Human Molecular Genetics

Human Molecular Genetics has been carefully crafted over successive editions to provide an authoritative introduction to the molecular aspects of human genetics, genomics and cell biology. Maintaining the features that have made previous editions so popular, this fifth edition has been completely updated in line with the latest developments in the field. Older technologies such as cloning and hybridization have been merged and summarized, coverage of newer DNA sequencing technologies has been expanded, and powerful new gene editing and single-cell genomics technologies have been added. The coverage of GWAS, functional genomics, stem cells, and disease modeling has been expanded. Greater focus is given to inheritance and variation in the context of populations and on the role of epigenetics in gene regulation. Key features: <ul>
<li>Fully integrated approach to the molecular aspects of human genetics, genomics, and cell biology</li> <li>Accessible text is supported and enhanced throughout by superb artwork illustrating the key concepts and mechanisms</li> <li>Summary boxes at the end of each chapter provide clear learning points</li> <li>Annotated further reading helps readers navigate the wealth of additional information in this complex subject and provides direction for further study</li> <li>Reorganized into five sections for improved access to related topics</li> <li>Also new to this edition – brand new chapter on evolution and anthropology from the authors of the highly acclaimed Human Evolutionary Genetics
</li> </ul> A proven and popular textbook for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students, the new edition of Human Molecular Genetics remains the ‘go-to’ book for those studying human molecular genetics or genomics courses around the world.

Science & Math

Strachan, Tom

Read, Andrew

Biological Sciences

Garland Science

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.\nMaintaining 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.\nKey Features Comprehensive and integrated account of how genetics and genomics affect the entire spectrum of human health and disease Exquisite artwork illuminates the key concepts and mechanisms Summary points at the end of each chapter help to consolidate learning For each chapter, an abundance of further reading to help provide the reader with direction for further study Inclusive online question bank to test understanding Standard boxes summarizing certain key principles in genetics Clinical 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..

Lucassen, Anneke

Evolution

CRC-Press

A complete, up-to-the-minute account of human molecular genetics from basic principles to current practice. Designed to engage and motivate students the text covers the organization, expression and evolution of the human genome. Features a comprehensive chapter on the latest progress in the Human Genome Project.

Read, Andrew P.

wiley

Human Molecular Genetics 2 Tom Strachan &amp; Andrew P. Read "truly a Rolls Royce amongst textbooks" — Molecular Medicine Today "the best text to introduce students and scientists to the molecular aspects of human genetics" — Trends in Genetics "a beautifully crafted book" — Journal of Medical Genetics "addresses the gap between introductory textbooks and the primary literature. There’s no other textbook quite like it." — Nature Now extensively rewritten and updated, HMG2 guides students and researchers through the very latest developments in the most rapidly changing area of life science. The highly regarded structure of the bestselling first edition is retained, but a wealth of new data and features have been added to aid understanding of the principles of human molecular genetics: 
<ul>
<li>new material on cell types and the cell cycle, signal transduction, DNA mutation repair, and comparative genomics and evolution</li> <li>new material on recent advances in the study of gene expression and function, including the use of DNA microarrays</li> <li>the latest Genome Project data including an assessment of the impact of complete genome sequences and new approaches in functional genomics</li> <li>expanded coverage of common disease susceptibility</li> <li>new section on how best to obtain the latest data from web-based resources</li> <li>a range of new figures, with many more in full color</li> <li>the early use of hierarchical figures and flow charts to introduce principles described fully in later chapters</li> <li>new two-column layout to improve clarity further</li> <li>references systematically updated</li> </ul> HMG2 is the book of choice for readers requiring an authoritative and integrated approach to human genetics.

Human Molecular Genetics 2

Wiley-Liss

A complete, up-to-the-minute account of human molecular genetics from basic principles to current practice. Designed to engage and motivate students the text covers the organization, expression and evolution of the human genome. Features a comprehensive chapter on the latest progress in the Human Genome Project.

Human Molecular Genetics, Textbook and Problems Set

Matthes, David

Human Molecular Genetics is an established and class-proven textbook for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students which provides an authoritative and integrated approach to the molecular aspects of human genetics. While maintaining the hallmark features of previous editions, the Fourth Edition has been completely updated. It includes new Key Concepts at the beginning of each chapter and annotated further reading at the conclusion of each chapter, to help readers navigate the wealth of information in this subject. The text has been restructured so genomic technologies are integrated throughout, and next generation sequencing is included. Genetic testing, screening, approaches to therapy, personalized medicine, and disease models have been brought together in one section. Coverage of cell biology including stem cells and cell therapy, studying gene function and structure, comparative genomics, model organisms, noncoding RNAs and their functions, and epigenetics have all been expanded.

Human Molecular Genetics, Fourth Edition

Professors Tom Strachan &amp; Andrew Read awarded the Education Award 2007 of the ESHG for their outstanding contribution to the dispersal of knowledge of modern human molecular genetics among students and professionals. Following the completion of the Human Genome Project the content and organization of the third edition of Human Molecular Genetics has been thoroughly revised. * Part One (Chapters 1-7) covers basic material on DNA structure and function, chromosomes, cells and development, pedigree analysis and the basic techniques used in the laboratory. * Part Two (Chapters 8-12) discusses the various genome sequencing projects and the insights they provide into the organisation, expression, variation and evolution of our genome. * Part Three (Chapters 13-18) focuses on mapping, identifying and diagnosing the genetic causes of mendelian and complex diseases and cancer. * Part Four (Chapters 19-21) looks at the wider horizons of functional genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, animal models and therapy. There are new chapters on cells and development and on functional genomics. The sections on complex diseases have been completely rewritten and reorganized, as has the chapter on Genome Projects. Other changes include a new section on molecular phylogenetics (Chapter 12) and the introduction of 'Ethics Boxes' to discuss some of the implications of the new knowledge. Virtually every page has been revised and updated to take account of the stunning developments of the past four years since the publication of the last edition of Human Molecular Genetics. Features: * Integration of Human Genome Project data throughout the book * Two new chapters 'Cells and Development' (Chapter 3) and 'Beyond the Genome Project: Functional Genomics, Proteomics and Bioinformatics' (Chapter 19) * Completely rewritten and reorganised coverage of complex disease genetics * Increased emphasis on gene function and on applications of genetic knowledge, including ethical issues * More prominence given to novel approaches to treating disease, such as cell-based therapies, pharmacogenomics, and personalised medicine * Special topic boxes that include detailed coverage of ethical, legal and social issues, including eugenics, genetic testing and discrimination, germ-line gene therapy and genetic enhancement, and human cloning * Contains two indices: a general index and one that contains names of diseases and disorders Supplements: Art of HMG3 (CD-ROM) 0-8153-4183-0: £34.00

Human Molecular Genetics, Third Edition

Politics & Social Sciences

Anthropology

Garland Science/Taylor & Francis Group

Art Human Molecular Genetics 3

Strachan, T.

Garland Publishing Inc,US

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Human Molecular Genetics

Genetics and Genomics in Medicine

Genetics and Genomics in Medicine

Human Molecular Genetics

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Human Molecular Genetics, Third Edition

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Human Molecular Genetics