Human Genetics - Softcover

Korf, Bruce R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0865423539 ISBN 13: 9780865423534

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 1996

There are two new themes to medical education today: the integration of the basic and clinical sciences and the use of case histories and problem solving to encourage active learning. This is the first genetics text for medical students to incorporate these major changes. Based on the Harvard New Pathways model, this book integrates molecular and clinical genetics, organized around case histories and didactic text, which covers the basic principles of today's genetics. Each case history is explored from three points of view: classical genetic, molecular genetic, and clinical. Each chapter ends with a clinical problem which will illustrate and emphasize the points already learnt. The book progresses from simple to more complex concepts emphasizing important principles and setting groundwork for application of molecular and clinical genetics to the everyday practice of medicine.

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Book Description:

Human Genetics and Genomics, 3rd edition, the new rendition of the classic textbook Human Genetics: A Problem-Based Approach, merges basic genetic principles with clinical applications of genetics in medical practice. By presenting the core concepts of human genetics while maintaining an emphasis on a problem-based learning and clinical approach, the third edition of Human Genetics and Genomics acts both as a textbook for genetics courses, and a bridge into the clinical environment. Features include enhanced emphasis on microbiology content, a chapter devoted to laboratory techniques, and a vast array of new pedagogy, such as: bull; bull;Recommended readings for each chapter bull;Clinical snapshots covering major genetic disorders and integrating a clinical approach bull;Ethics boxes covering ethical implications in genetics bull;Key points at the beginning of each chapter for a quick summary and Q&As at the end of each chapter for self-testing bull;Hot topics sections at the ends of chapters covering new and emerging areas in genetics

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Based on the Harvard New Pathways Model, this essential textbook integrates molecular and clinical genetics. It is organised around case histories and didactic text and covers the basic principles of today's genetics. Each chapter ends with a clinical problem illustrating and emphasizing the points

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