Robert F. Mueller, Ian D. Young; Illustrator, Anna Durbin - Ninth Edition
To facilitate ease of study, this edition is divided into three sections. The first outlines the basic principles and adheres as far as possible to the recommendations of the Royal College of Physicians working party on teaching genetics to medical students.
After presenting a brief historical review, this introduction to recombinant DNA technology deals with the essentials of the technology and the light it has shed on the molecular basis of various genetic disorders, as well as common diseases such as diabetes, coronary artery disease and cancer. The applications of the technology in prenatal diagnosis, the synthesis of vaccines and other medically important products, and treatments through gene therapy are also reviewed. Some broader applications with respect to human evolution, and various agricultural, commercial and industrial uses are also discussed. The final chapters of the book examine the biohazards, ethical and legal problems raised by the technology and discuss posssible future developments.
This highly popular textbook of medical genetics covers both the scientific basis and clinical applications of genetics. It remains well written and easy to understand -- two of its key strengths for more than 30 years. For this new edition, the content has been thoroughly updated to keep abreast of this fast-changing area. A brand new illustration program has been specially designed for this new edition to help students understand difficult concepts and retain information.