Human Genetics : Concepts and Applications |  (Paperback, Ricki Lewis)

Study of genetics is particularly important not only to cure genetic disorders but also as an applied science to understand the variation occurring in human genes. Once an obscure science, human genetics is now a part of everyday conversation. This 12th edition of Human Genetics: Concepts and Applications is written with an aim to explain that genetic knowledge is both informative and empowering. Key Features: • Extensive chapter pedagogy includes chapter outline, step-by-step strategies for solving genetics problems, timelines of major discoveries, summary and applied questions • Additional question sets for discussion have been included in box item namely Forensic Focus, Bioethics and Clinical Connection • Real-life examples from the author's extensive experience as a genetic counselor are presented as Case Studies and Reading Box features • Macroscopic to microscopic view of illustrations help student understand the outcomes on the surface and the pathology involved at a deeper level • Newer concepts such as DNA profiling, Chimeric antigen receptor technology, Genome editing, gene drives, and synthetic genomes are discussed in detail