Principles of Clinical Genetics

Description

This book is a practical guide to the field of genetics for undergraduate medical students.

Beginning with a general overview, the following sections guide students through topics such as chromosomes, DNA structure, inheritance patterns, and metabolism, to cancer genetics, gene therapy and stem cell therapy.

The text is enhanced by flow charts and illustrations and most sections feature questions to assist understanding and revision.

The book concludes with ten annexures covering exam-related topics such as DNA fingerprinting, twins, immunogenetics, cloning, and more.

A free poster summarising key facts of clinical genetics is provided with the book.

Table of Contents

1. 1. Chapter Introduction
   2. Chapter Chromosomes
   3. Chapter Cytogenetics
   4. Chapter Chromosomal Aberration
   5. Chapter Structure of DNA and RNA
   6. Chapter Laws of Inheritance
   7. Chapter 7 Patterns of Inheritance
   8. Chapter Inborn Errors of Metabolism
   9. Chapter Dermatoglyphics
   10. Chapter Cancer Genetics
   11. Chapter Prenatal Diagnosis
   12. Chapter Gene Therapy
   13. Chapter Stem Cell Therapy
   14. Chapter Genetic Counseling
   15. ANNEXURES
   16. Annexure Polymerase Chain Reaction
   17. Annexure Recombinant DNA Technology
   18. Annexure DNA Fingerprinting or Profiling
   19. Annexure Developmental Genetics
   20. Annexure SRY Gene
   21. Annexure Hydatidiform Mole
   22. Annexure Blood Group Genetics
   23. Annexure Immunogenetics
   24. Annexure Twins
   25. Annexure Cloning
   26. Index

Author Biography

Yogesh Ashok Sontakke MBBS MD

Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, India