Human Genetics: A Problem-Based Approach

Human Genetics, the first genetics book to combine text with problem-based tutorial exercises, is the ideal textbook for student-driven learning. Each chapter focuses on a core concept of human genetics, illustrated by a corresponding clinical case that guides the reader through key principles in the text. Material from classic Mendelain genetics, molecular genetics, and quantitative genetics provides a context in which the role of genes in disease can be readily understood. Additionally, 300 illustrations clarify and reinforce discussions of genetic disorders. And, questions at the end of each chapter facilitate self-assessment.

Human Genetics, the first genetics book to combine text with problem-based tutorial exercises, is the ideal textbook for student-driven learning. Each chapter focuses on a core concept of human genetics, illustrated by a corresponding clinical case that guide the reader through key principles in the text. Material from classic Mendelian genetics, molecular genetics, and quantitative genetics provide a context in which the role of genes in disease can be readily understood. Additionally, 300 illustrations clarify and reinforce discussions of genetic disorders.

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• New Updated to reflect recent advances in the field of genetics.
  
• New Genetics in Medical Practice-each chapter includes a practical discussion of the ways in which genetic principles can be incorporated into everyday medical practice.
  
• New All 300 illustrations available to text adopters in electronic format.
  
• Study questions at the end of each chapter-perfect for board review!
  
• Personal essays, written by patients with genetic disorders, help put medical facts into real life perspective.

Human Genetics covers all of the core concepts in medical genetics, making it an ideal text for both lecture-based and problem-based curriculums. At the same time, this new edition continues to be a valuable reference for established practitioners.