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Thompson & Thompson Genetics and Genomics in Medicine,

Edition 9

Editors: Edited by Ronald Cohn, Stephen Scherer and Ada Hamosh

Publication Date: 31 Jul 2023

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First published in 1966, Thompson and Thompson Genetics and Genomics in Medicine has become an essential textbook for medical students, genetic counseling students, students in laboratory medicine, and more advanced trainees. With its focus on fundamental principles in human genetics and genomics and their application to medicine, the book has served many as a well-thumbed resource they return to over and over.

Such students can continue to depend on this valuable text, joining those in newer fields of genome data analysis for all they need to know about genetics and genomics throughout their basic science training, clinical placements and beyond. Coverage includes new discoveries—such as the functional roles of non-coding RNAs, chromatin regulation and epigenetics—latest technologies, and new diagnoses they are enabling.

Under an expanded title, this ninth edition has been completely revised by a new editorial team overseeing a large cadre of contributing authors. Support groups have also assisted to update illustrations featuring beautiful images of those living with genetic conditions.

Key Features

Comprehensive coverage of: genomes in biology and medicine; copy number and structural genomic variation; novel discoveries; latest technology; and new genetic diagnoses
Over 40 clinical case studies, capturing the latest challenges of variable expression, pleiotropy, and complex disorders through new diagnostic strategies
Full-color text, illustrations, updated line diagrams, and clinical photos
End-of-chapter questions and comprehensive answers to challenge the reader to consolidate the material into practice and prepare for examination
An enhanced eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud

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Edited by Ronald Cohn; Stephen Scherer and Ada Hamosh

1. Introduction
2. Introduction to the Human Genome
3. The Human Genome: Gene Structure and Function
4. Human Genetic Diversity: Genomic Variation
5. Principles of Clinical Cytogenetics and Genome Analysis
6. The Chromosomal and Genomic Basis of Disease: Disorders of the Autosomes and Sex Chromosomes
7. Patterns of Single-Gene Inheritance
8. Principles of Clinical Epigenetics
9. Complex Inheritance of Common Multifactorial Disorders
10. Population Genetics for Genomic Medicine
11 .Identifying the Genetic Basis for Human Disease
12. The Molecular Basis of Genetic Disease
13. The Molecular, Biochemical, and Cellular Basis of Genetic Disease
14. The Treatment of Genetic Disease
15. Developmental Genetics and Birth Defects
16. Cancer Genetics and Genomics
17. Genetic Counseling and Risk Assessment
18. Preconception and Prenatal Screening and Diagnosis
19. Application of Genomics to Medicine and Individualized Health Care
20. Ethical and Social Issues in Genetics and Genomics
Clinical Case Studies Illustrating Genetic Principles
Glossary
Answers to Problems

Book Reviews

Review of the previous edition:
"This eighth edition is masterfully written by Nussbaum, McInnes, and Willard. Widely known as Thompson and Thompson, this is an instrumental book in the field." --Luis F. Escobar, MD, MS (St. Vincent Hospital and Health Care Center) Doody’s Score: 100 - 5 Stars!

ISBN: 9780323547628

Page Count: 580

Illustrations : 543 illustrations (543 in full color)

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