Book description
A remarkable achievement by a single author...concise but
informative...No geneticist or physician interested in genetic diseases
should be without a copy of this remarkable edition. --American Journal
of Medical GeneticsMore than ever, a solid understanding of genetics is
a fundamental element of all medical and scientific educational
programs, across virtually all disciplines. And the applications--and
implications--of genetic research are at the heart of current medical
scientific debates. Completely updated and revised, The Color Atlas of
Genetics is an invaluable guide for students of medicine and biology,
clinicians, and anyone else interested in this rapidly evolving field.
The latest edition of this highly praised atlas retains several popular
features, such as the accessible layout and logical structure, in
addition to many novel features and 20 completely new color plates on
new topics, including:
Cell-to-cell communication, including important signaling and
metabolic pathways
Taxonomy of living organisms (tree of life)
Epigenetic modifications in chromatin
Apoptosis
RNA interference (RNAi)
Comparative genomic hybridization
Origins of cancer
Principles of gene and stem cell therapy, etc.
With more than 200 absorbing full-color plates concisely explained on
facing pages, the atlas offers readers an easy-to-use, yet remarkably
detailed guide to key molecular, theoretical, and medical aspects of
genetics and genomics. Brief descriptions of numerous genetic diseases
are included, with references for more detailed information. Readers
will find that this incomparable book presents a comprehensive picture
of the field from its fascinating history to its most advanced
applications. Professor emeritus and Former Director, Institute of
Human Genetics, University Clinic, Essen, Germany
