The New Genetics and Clinical Practice (Oxford Medical Publications)

by D . J . Weatherall (Author)

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  Paperback
  1991

  $4.32

  As the pace of change in molecular biology continues to increase, the effect of new technologies and their application to clinical practice is constantly being reassessed. In the new edition of this book, the author has completely revised the text to include these new developments and their implications. The book introduces non-specialist readers to the principles and scientific background which have provided insight into the study of human genes and their structure, activity, and role in normal and abnormal protein synthesis. This knowledge leads to clearer understanding of the molecular pathology of disease and to an awareness of potential applications to diagnosis and the development of therapeutic techniques. New applications for cancer, prenatal diagnosis, and gene therapy are dealt with, and the moral and ethical implications are fully discussed. For this new edition many of the illustrations have been redrawn and revised, and numerous new figures are included to clarify the discussion and aid the reader.

• Used

  Paperback
  1986

  $4.22

  In the last few years, dramatic advances in molecular biology have made it possible to analyze human genes directly, providing new insights into human molecular pathology and leading to techniques used for such procedures as the prenatal diagnosis of genetic disorders. Written for nonspecialists by an internationally-known expert, the second edition provides not only a clear introduction to the new genetics but also an in-depth consideration of the impact this technology may have on the future practice of medicine. Weatherall describes recombinant DNA techniques and outlines how they are used to analyze genes; reviews what is known about the molecular pathology of human genetic diseases and about acquired disorders like cancer; and assesses how these methods might be used for preventive genetics and gene therapy. Heavily illustrated in two colors, this book will interest physicians, nurses, and counsellors, particularly in obstetrics, pediatrics, general practice and community health.