Genetics and Genomics in Medicine

The second edition of this textbook written for undergraduate students,   graduate students and medical researchers, Genetics and Genomics in   Medicine explains the science behind the uses of genetics and genomics   in medicine today, and how it is being applied.

Maintaining the   features that made the first edition so popular, this second edition  has  been thoroughly updated in line with the latest developments in the   field. DNA technologies are explained, with emphasis on the modern   techniques that are revolutionizing the use of genetic information in   medicine and indicating the role of genetics in common diseases.   Epigenetics and non-coding RNA are covered in-depth as are genetic   approaches to treatment and prevention, including pharmacogenomics,   genetic testing, and personalized medicine. A dedicated chapter charts   the latest insights into the molecular basis of cancers, cancer  genomics  and novel approaches to cancer detection. Coverage of genetic  testing  at the level of genes, chromosomes and genomes has been  significantly  expanded and updated. Extra prominence has been given to  additional  genomic analyses, ethical aspects, and novel therapeutic  approaches.  Various case studies illustrate selected clinical  applications.

Key Features
Comprehensive  and integrated  account of how genetics and genomics affect the entire  spectrum of  human health and diseaseExquisite artwork illuminates the  key concepts  and mechanismsSummary points at the end of each chapter  help to  consolidate learningFor each chapter, an abundance of further  reading  to help provide the reader with direction for further  studyInclusive  online question bank to test understandingStandard boxes  summarizing  certain key principles in geneticsClinical boxes summarizing  selected  case studies, pathogenesis mechanisms or novel therapies for  selected  diseases
This book is equally suited for newcomers to the  field as  well as for engineers and scientists that have basic knowledge  in this  field but are interested in obtaining more information about  specific  future applications