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Book Synopsis
Build the foundation you need to understand the science of genetics and its role in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders. Confidently tackle the basics of genetic inheritance, the influence of somatic and germline mutations, the multifactorial relationship of gene-environment interactions, and the foundation of ethical behaviour.

Table of Contents
  • I. Basic Concepts from Molecular Genetics
  • 1. DNA Structure and Function
  • 2. Protein Synthesis
  • 3. Genetic Influences on Cell Division, Cell Differentiation, and Gametogenesis
  • II. Gene Expression
  • 4. Patterns of Inheritance
  • 5. Epigenetic Influences on Gene Expression (NEW)
  • 6. Autosomal Inheritance and Disorders (NEW)
  • 7. Sex Chromosome and Mitochondrial Inheritance and Disorders
  • 8. Family History and Pedigree Construction
  • 9. Congenital Anomalies, Basic Dysmorphology, and Genetic Assessment
  • III. Genomic Health Problems Across the Life Span
  • 10. Enzyme and Collagen Disorders
  • 11. Common Childhood-Onset Genetic Disorders
  • 12. Common Adult-Onset Genetic Disorders
  • IV. Genomic Influences on Selected Common Health Problems
  • 13. Cardiovascular Disorders
  • 14. The Genetics of Cancer
  • 15. Genetic Contributions to Psychiatric and Behavioral Disorders
  • V. Genomics and Disease Management
  • 16. Genetic and Genomic Testing
  • 17. Assessing Genomic Variation in Drug Response
  • 18. Health Professionals and Genomic Care
  • VI. Global Genomic Issues
  • 19. Financial, Ethical, Legal, and Social Considerations
  • 20. Genetic and Genomic Variation
  • Appendices
  • A. Genetic Organizations and Support Groups
  • B. Selected Educational Websites
  • Glossary

    Genetics Genomics Nursing Health Care 2e

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        Publisher: F.A. Davis Company
        Publication Date: Publication Date: 30/01/2018
        ISBN13: 9780803660830, 978-0803660830
        ISBN10: 0803660839
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        Description

        Book Synopsis
        Build the foundation you need to understand the science of genetics and its role in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders. Confidently tackle the basics of genetic inheritance, the influence of somatic and germline mutations, the multifactorial relationship of gene-environment interactions, and the foundation of ethical behaviour.

        Table of Contents
        • I. Basic Concepts from Molecular Genetics
        • 1. DNA Structure and Function
        • 2. Protein Synthesis
        • 3. Genetic Influences on Cell Division, Cell Differentiation, and Gametogenesis
        • II. Gene Expression
        • 4. Patterns of Inheritance
        • 5. Epigenetic Influences on Gene Expression (NEW)
        • 6. Autosomal Inheritance and Disorders (NEW)
        • 7. Sex Chromosome and Mitochondrial Inheritance and Disorders
        • 8. Family History and Pedigree Construction
        • 9. Congenital Anomalies, Basic Dysmorphology, and Genetic Assessment
        • III. Genomic Health Problems Across the Life Span
        • 10. Enzyme and Collagen Disorders
        • 11. Common Childhood-Onset Genetic Disorders
        • 12. Common Adult-Onset Genetic Disorders
        • IV. Genomic Influences on Selected Common Health Problems
        • 13. Cardiovascular Disorders
        • 14. The Genetics of Cancer
        • 15. Genetic Contributions to Psychiatric and Behavioral Disorders
        • V. Genomics and Disease Management
        • 16. Genetic and Genomic Testing
        • 17. Assessing Genomic Variation in Drug Response
        • 18. Health Professionals and Genomic Care
        • VI. Global Genomic Issues
        • 19. Financial, Ethical, Legal, and Social Considerations
        • 20. Genetic and Genomic Variation
        • Appendices
        • A. Genetic Organizations and Support Groups
        • B. Selected Educational Websites
        • Glossary

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