"With 186 color plates prepared by Jürgen Wirth."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- pt. I: Fundamentals. Prologue -- Molecular basis of genetics -- Analysis of DNA -- Variability of DNA -- Eukaryotic cells -- Formal genetics -- Chromosomes -- Regulation of gene function -- Epigenetic modifications -- Genetic signal pathways -- Genes in embryonic development -- pt. II: Genomics -- pt. III: Genetics and medicine. Genetic classification of diseases -- Imbalanced homeostasis -- Metabolic disorders -- Immune system -- Origins of cancer -- Impaired cell and tissue structure -- Hemoglobin disorders -- Sex determination and differentiation -- Sensory perception -- Chromosomal aberrations -- A brief guide to genetic diagnosis -- Morbid anatomy of the human genome -- Chromosomal location : alphabetical list -- Appendix -- Glossary -- Index.
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"Ever since the International Human Genome Project achieved its extraordinary goal of sequencing and mapping the entire human genome, represented by approximately 3 billion base pairs, with its far-reaching implications for understanding the causes of human genetic disorders and their diagnosis, progress in the field has not slowed down. In the fifth edition of the bestselling Color Atlas of Genetics, readers will be awarded with a complete and current overview of the field, with an emphasis on the interface between fundamental principles and practical applications in medicine and the role of signaling pathways in causing diseases. Using the acclaimed Flexibook format designed for easy visual learning and retention, the atlas is invaluable for students, clinicians, and scientists interested in staying up to date in this fast-evolving area"--Back cover.