Product Description

Recent developments within molecular biology and genetic engineering have led to huge advances and changes within the biological sciences especially within the field of human genetics. Diagnostic Techniques in Genetics offers an important overview of how DNA or RNA technology may be applied to a large set of genetic diagnoses.

The first part of the book focuses on DNA/RNA applications and includes many of the latest developments in the field combined with routine procedures of genetic diagnoses, for example cloning and sequencing DNA. The DNA applications presented in the first chapter are then each applied to a specific kind of genetic diagnosis and the text concludes with a chapter devoted to population genetics.

First published in French by Dunod in 2002, this book is an excellent reference for students taking courses in molecular biology, medicine and medical genetics. It is also a useful introduction for postgraduate students and researchers in the field who require a general overview of genetic diagnoses.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1890245 in Books
• Published on: 2006-10-23
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 270 pages

Review
"This is a good, solid, basic review of molecular technology. It is a useful companion book of the beginning scholar in human genetics." (Doody's, November 2007)

From the Back Cover
Diagnostic Techniques in Genetics offers a comprehensive coverage of the theory and practice of the molecular biology techniques used within medical genetics. The first part of the book focuses on DNA/RNA applications and includes many of the latest developments in the field combined with routine procedures of genetic diagnoses, for example cling and sequencing DNA. The DNA applications prese4nted are then each applied to a specific kind of genetic diagnosis and the text concludes with a chapter devoted to population genetics.

The book provides a broad overview of the fundamental theory and applications used in the diagnosis of numerous genetic diseases. Each chapter has been written by leading professionals in the field and is intended to show how molecular biology( DNA or RNA technology) may be applied to a large set of genetic diagnoses.

• Comprehensive coverage of DNA applications and genetic diagnoses
• includes a chapter on population genetics
• essential reading for students taking courses in medical genetics, medicine and molecular biology

About the Author
Dr. Jean-Louis Serre. Laboratoire de Génétique Moléculaire Humaine, Université de Versailles, 45 rue des Etats Unis, 78035, Versailles, France.