| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 274 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Series |
Wiley InterScience electronic collection
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| Contents |
Deciphering the Human Genome Project -- Genomic technology -- Bioinformatics tools -- Genome databases -- Human genetic variation -- Genetic testing for the practitioner / Harry Ostrer -- Gene therapy / John G. Hay -- Microarrays -- Pharmacogenomics and toxicogenomics -- Proteomics -- The ethics of medical genomics |
| Summary |
This introductory reference provides a practical, concise summary of everything a physician needs to know about genomics and emerging technologies. Through extensive illustrative examples, this book offers a clear and concise starting point to understanding how medicine has been, and will be, transformed by genomics and bioinformatics. Beginning with a clear overview on the Human Genome Project and its revolutionary impact, the book further investigates new technologies in detail, including: high-throughput DNA sequencing, genome sequence databases, microarrays, proteomics, pharmacogenomics, genetic testing, and gene therapy. |
| Analysis |
General introductory medical sciences Genetics Medical sciences special topics |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Genetics, Medical.
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Genome, Human.
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Genomics.
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Genomics.
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Medical genetics.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Hay, John G.
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Ostrer, Harry.
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| ISBN |
047121003X |
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047127061X (electronic bk.) |
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0471483087 (electronic bk.) |
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9780471210030 |
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9780471270614 (electronic bk.) |
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9780471483083 (electronic bk.) |
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