Essentials of Medical Genomics

Stuart M. Brown

ISBN 10: 047121003X / ISBN 13: 9780471210030

Published by Wiley-Liss, 2002

About this Item

INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR to the first owner, hardcover in excellent, near-pristine condition (slightest handling). 274 pages. [1.4 lbs].

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Essentials of Medical Genomics
• Publisher: Wiley-Liss
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 047121003X
• ISBN 13: 9780471210030
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Medicine
  • Genetics

About this title

Synopsis

This introductory reference provides a practical, concise summary of everything a physician needs to know about genomics and emerging technologies. Through extensive illustrative examples, this book offers a clear and concise starting point to understanding how medicine has been, and will be, transformed by genomics and bioinformatics. Beginning with a clear overview on the Human Genome Project and its revolutionary impact, the book further investigates new technologies in detail, including: high-throughput DNA sequencing, genome sequence databases, microarrays, proteomics, pharmacogenomics, genetic testing, and gene therapy.

From the Back Cover

New and emerging technologies, particularly in the areas of molecular genetic diagnostics and gene therapy, are having an unprecedented impact on medicine. Physicians and medical students need to understand these revolutionary developments and their role in clinical practice. Stuart Brown?s Essentials of Medical Genomics fills this need, providing a concise, clearly written guide to the state of the art in genomic research, and explaining in easy-to-follow terms how it is changing the way patients are diagnosed and treated.

Richly illustrated throughout, each chapter in Essentials of Medical Genomics focuses on the informational needs of practitioners. Beginning with a clear overview on the Human Genome Project and its revolutionary impact, this "essentials only" guide then covers such key topics as bioinformatics and online resources for practitioners. Other chapter topics include:

• Genetic testing
• Microarray analysis
• Proteomics
• Genome databases
• Pharmacogenomics and toxicogenomics
• Gene therapy
• Ethical considerations

Essentials of Medical Genomics is the first of its kind to provide a practical introduction to genomics as it impinges upon clinical practice. Medical students and physicians will benefit handsomely from this pioneer text.