Human Genetics, 5/e


Author: Gangane
Edition: 5/e
ISBN: 9788131248706
Language: English
Published: 2017
Publisher: Elsevier, India

The present edition is updated according to the syllabus for undergraduates, recommended by the Medical Council of India. This examination-friendly-book written in simple to-the-point is also useful for postgraduates, immunologists and geneticists.

Human Genetics, 5/e

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The present edition is updated according to the syllabus for undergraduates, recommended by the Medical Council of India. This examination-friendly-book written in simple to-the-point is also useful for postgraduates, immunologists and geneticists.

Key Features

  • Revision in chapters on molecular genetics, chromosomal aberrations, modes of inheritance, population genetics, and genetic counselling to meet current advances in the field
  • Inclusion of new features such as learning objectives facilitate to focus on important facts and key words that form SAQ’s in examinations
  • Addition of new figures and improvement in earlier diagrams to support the utility of this book

Table of Contents

Contents
Preface to the Fifth Edition vii
Preface to the First Edition ix
Acknowledgements xi
1 Historical Gleanings 1
2 Cytogenetics 10
3 Molecular Genetics 33
4 Chromosomal Aberrations 68
5 Developmental Genetics 93
6 Modes of Inheritance 101
7 Biochemical Genetics 124
8 Genetics of Blood Groups 139
9 Immunogenetics 148
10 Cancer Genetics 161
11 Genetic Component in Common Diseases 177
12 Population Genetics 194
13 Prenatal Diagnosis 208
14 Genetic Counselling 217
15 Gene Therapy 229
16 Stem Cell Therapy 239
Glossary 245
Bibliography 265
Answers 267
Index 279