Medical Genetics, Updated Edition: with STUDENT CONSULT Access - Softcover

Jorde, Lynn B.; Carey, John C.; Bamshad, Michael, J.; White, Raymond L.

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9780323035682: Medical Genetics, Updated Edition: with STUDENT CONSULT Access
Softcover
ISBN 10: 032303568X ISBN 13: 9780323035682
Publisher: Mosby, 2004

Synopsis

NOW WITH ACCESS TO FULL TEXT ONLINE PLUS MANY OTHER EXTRAS - POSTED ON STUDENTCONSULT.COM ACCESS IS VIA UNIQUE PIN NUMBER IN FRONT OF BOOK.

This is one of the few medical genetics texts on a 2-year revision cycle. It provides up-to-date information that can be read, retained, and applied with ease!

The 3rd Edition covers pharmacogenomics

  • the societal implications of technologies
  • the Human Genome Project
  • cloning, genetic enhancement, and embryonic stem cell research
  • new tumor suppressor genes and oncogenes and more.
    • Mini-summaries, study questions, suggested readings, and a detailed glossary facilitates review of the material.

    Clinical relevance is demonstrated in over 230 photographs, illustrations, and tables as well as boxes containing patient/family vignettes, coverage of ethical, legal, and social issues and clinical commentary on important genetic diseases.

    A companion web site offers continuing updates and a wealth of additional features.

    Your purchase of this book entitles you to access www.studentconsult.com at no extra charge. This innovative web site offers you...
    • Access to the complete text and illustrations of this book.
    • Integration links to bonus content in other STUDENT CONSULT titles.
    • Content clipping for your handheld.
    • An interactive community center with a wealth of additional resources.
    • The more STUDENT CONSULT titles you buy, the more resources you can access online!
    • Look for the STUDENT CONSULT logo on your favorite Elsevier textbooks!


  • Features mini-summaries that appear in bold throughout each chapter.
  • Supplies study questions and suggested readings at the end of each chapter.
  • Contains a detailed glossary at the end of the book.
  • Offers Clinical Commentary boxes that present detailed coverage of the most important genetic diseases and provide examples of modern clinical management.
  • Demonstrates clinical relevance with boxed patient/family vignettes and coverage of ethical, legal, and social issues.
  • Provides visual reinforcement and easy access to key information with over 230 photographs, illustrations, and tables.
  • Includes a companion website with continuing content updates, additional clinical images, and more!

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    About the Author

    Lynn B. Jorde, PhD, University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Salt Lake City, Utah; John C. Carey, MD, University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Salt Lake City, Utah; Michael J. Bamshad, MD, University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Salt Lake City, Utah; and Raymond L. White, PhD, University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Salt Lake City, Utah

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    Publisher
    Mosby
    Publication date
    2004
    Language
    English
    ISBN 10 
    032303568X
    ISBN 13 
    9780323035682
    Binding
    Paperback
    Edition number
    3
    Number of pages
    363
    Rating
    • 3.60 out of 5 stars
      73 ratings by Goodreads

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