GENETICS AND GENOMICS IN MEDICINE (PB 2015) Paperback

Genetics and Genomics in Medicine is a newly developed textbook aimed at undergraduate and graduate students, as well as medical researchers, seeking to understand the scientific foundation for applying genetics and genomics in modern medicine. Unlike other resources that focus mainly on rare inherited disorders and chromosomal abnormalities, this book offers a comprehensive and unified view of how genetics and genomics affect the entire spectrum of human health and disease. It covers DNA technologies, with particular emphasis on modern methods that have revolutionized the application of genetic information in medicine, uncovering the genetic causes of common diseases. The book provides detailed discussions on epigenetics and non-coding RNA, as well as genetic approaches for treatment and prevention, including pharmacogenomics, genetic testing, and personalized medicine. Understanding that cancer is inherently genetic, it includes a dedicated chapter on the molecular basis of cancer and the latest advances in cancer detection through cancer genomics. The book also features focused sections on clinical disorders, molecular mechanisms, and cutting-edge technological advancements throughout the text.