The Genetics of Cancer (Paperback)

B.A. Ponder

ISBN 10: 9401042942 / ISBN 13: 9789401042949

Published by Springer, Dordrecht, 2012

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Paperback. It has been recognized for almost 200 years that certain families seem to inherit cancer. It is only in the past decade, however, that molecular genetics and epidemiology have combined to define the role of inheritance in cancer more clearly, and to identify some of the genes involved. The causative genes can be tracked through cancer-prone families via genetic linkage and positional cloning. Several of the genes discovered have subsequently been proved to play critical roles in normal growth and development. There are also implications for the families themselves in terms of genetic testing with its attendant dilemmas, if it is not clear that useful action will result. The chapters in The Genetics of Cancer illustrate what has already been achieved and take a critical look at the future directions of this research and its potential clinical applications. It has been recognized for almost 200 years that certain families seem to inherit cancer. It is only in the past decade, however, that molecular genetics and epidemiology have combined to define the role of inheritance in cancer more clearly, and to identify some of the genes involved. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Genetics of Cancer (Paperback)
• Publisher: Springer, Dordrecht
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9401042942
• ISBN 13: 9789401042949
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

It has been recognized for almost 200 years that certain families seem to inherit cancer. It is only in the past decade, however, that molecular genetics and epidemiology have combined to define the role of inheritance in cancer more clearly, and to identify some of the genes involved. The causative genes can be tracked through cancer-prone families via genetic linkage and positional cloning. Several of the genes discovered have subsequently been proved to play critical roles in normal growth and development. There are also implications for the families themselves in terms of genetic testing with its attendant dilemmas, if it is not clear that useful action will result.
The chapters in The Genetics of Cancer illustrate what has already been achieved and take a critical look at the future directions of this research and its potential clinical applications.

About the Author

John D. Hepworth is Professor at the University of Central Lancashire.

David R. Waring is formerly of Kodak, Ltd., in Kirkby, Liverpool.

Michael J. Waring is employed by AstraZeneca in Alderley Park, Chesire.