Genetics and genomics in nursing and health care /
[Book]
Theresa A. Beery, M. Linda Workman, Julia A. Eggert.
Second edition.
Philadelphia, PA :
F.D. Davis Company,
2018.
1 online resource (xiii, 437 pages) :
color illustrations
Includes bibliographical references and index.
DNA structure and function -- Protein synthesis -- Genetic influences on cell division, cell differentiation, and gametogenesis -- Patterns of inheritance -- Epigenetic influences on gene expression -- Autosomal inheritance and disorders -- Sex chromosome and mitochondrial inheritance disorders -- Family history and pedigree construction -- Congenital anomalies, basic dysmorphology, and genetic assessment -- Enzyme and collagen disorders -- Common childhood-onset genetic disorders -- Common adult-onset genetic disorders -- Cardiovascular disorders -- The genetics of cancer -- Genetic contributions to psychiatric and behavioral disorder -- Genetic and genomic testing -- Assessing genomic variation in drug response -- Health professionals and genomic care -- Financial, ethical, legal, and social considerations -- Genetic and genomic variation.
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"Complex concepts made manageable! Build the foundation you need to understand the science of genetics and its growing 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 behavior. Everyday language makes these often-intimidating topics easy to understand, while clearly defined principles, logical explanations, illustrations, tables, and clinical examples ensure you master the material. See what students are saying online about the previous edition ... Genetics simplified and easy to understand."--Publisher's description.