Textbook of Human Reproductive Genetics (Paperback)

Karen D. Sermon

ISBN 10: 100919772X / ISBN 13: 9781009197724

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2023

About this Item

Paperback. A basic understanding of human genetics is vital for all those working in the field of assisted human reproduction. Genetic makeup can hamper reproduction and insight into this is making genetic diagnosis and counselling increasingly important. This fully updated textbook continues the clear structure of the original edition, beginning with a chapter on the basics of genetics and cytogenetics. Genetic causes of infertility and the effect of epigenetics and transposons on fertility are discussed in detail. Several new chapters are included in this edition, reflecting the advances of the field, including preconception genetic analysis and screening in IVF and mitochondrial genetics. Combining genetics, reproductive biology and medicine, this is an essential text for practitioners in reproductive medicine and geneticists involved in the field looking to improve their knowledge of the subject and provide outstanding patient care. Combining genetics, reproductive biology and medicine, this is an essential updated text for geneticists and practitioners in reproductive medicine looking to improve their knowledge of the subject and provide outstanding patient care. Covers basic genetics, epigenetic effects in ART and ethical debates. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Textbook of Human Reproductive Genetics (Paperback)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 100919772X
• ISBN 13: 9781009197724
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

A basic understanding of human genetics is vital for all those working in the field of assisted human reproduction. Genetic makeup can hamper reproduction and insight into this is making genetic diagnosis and counselling increasingly important. This fully updated textbook continues the clear structure of the original edition, beginning with a chapter on the basics of genetics and cytogenetics. Genetic causes of infertility and the effect of epigenetics and transposons on fertility are discussed in detail. Several new chapters are included in this edition, reflecting the advances of the field, including preconception genetic analysis and screening in IVF and mitochondrial genetics. Combining genetics, reproductive biology and medicine, this is an essential text for practitioners in reproductive medicine and geneticists involved in the field looking to improve their knowledge of the subject and provide outstanding patient care.

About the Authors

Stéphane Viville is a Professor at the University of Strasbourg. He leads a laboratory of fundamental research at the Laboratoire de génétique médicale (UMRS-1112) Strasbourg. He is a former Chair of the ESHRE Reproductive Genetics Special Interest Group.

Karen D. Sermon is Head of the Reproduction & Genetics Research Group, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels. She is a former Chair of the ESHRE Reproductive Genetics Special Interest Group and is currently chair-elect for ESHRE (2021-2023) and chair (2023-2025).