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An important milestone in medicine has been the recent completion of the Human Genome Project. The identification of 30,000 genes and their regulatory proteins provides the framework for understanding the metabolic basis of disease. This advance has also laid the...
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Oxford University Press
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2008-02-15
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The process of genetic counseling involves many key components, such as taking a family genetic history, making a diagnosis, and providing communication and support to the family. Among these core processes is the mathematical calculation of the actual risk of a...
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Oxford University Press
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2006-10-16
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It has become apparent that the genomes of many organisms are characterized by unique patterns of DNA methylation which can differ from genome segment to genome segment and cell type to cell type. These patterns can be instrumental in determining cell type and function....
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Springer
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2006-09-02
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Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology
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Recent advances in neuroscience and genetics have greatly expanded our understanding of the brain and of the etiological factors involved in developmental delay and mental retardation. At the same time, the human genome project has yielded a wealth of information on DNA...
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Oxford University Press
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2005-10-27
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The Practical Guide toThe Genetic Family History Robin L. Bennett Compiling the most recent genetic developments in medical specialties,The Practical Guide to the Genetic Family History is a valuable resource which outlines the proper methods for taking and recording a...
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Wiley-Liss
Parution :
2004-04-07
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This well-organized and clearly written text has a unique focus on methods of identifying the joint effects of genes and environment on disease patterns. It follows the natural sequence of research, taking readers through the study designs and statistical analysis...
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Oxford University Press
Parution :
2004-01-29
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Since the first edition of this highly acclaimed text was published in 1992, much new knowledge has been gained about the role of genetic factors in common adult diseases, and we now have a better understanding of the molecular processes involved in genetic...
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Oxford University Press
Parution :
2002-10-17
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Psychosocial issues are integral to all genetic counseling interactions. They include counselees' beliefs about the cause of birth defects and genetic disorders, the cognitive procession of medical information and risk figures, emotions such as anxiety and guilt, and...
Editeur :
Oxford University Press
Parution :
2000-09-07
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