Color Atlas of Genetics

Eberhard Passarge9781588903365, 1588903362, 3131003634, 9783131003638

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 Genetics
More 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.
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.

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Table of contents :
Cover……Page 1
At a Glance……Page 2
Preface……Page 6
Acknowledgements……Page 7
About the Author……Page 8
Contents……Page 9
Introduction……Page 12
Chronology……Page 28
Part I. Fundamentals……Page 34
Prologue……Page 35
Molecular Basis of Genetics……Page 41
Prokaryotic Cells and Viruses……Page 105
Eukaryotic Cells……Page 121
Mitochondrial Genetics……Page 141
Formal Genetics……Page 149
Chromosomes……Page 187
Regulation of Gene Function……Page 219
Epigenetic Modifications……Page 239
Part II. Genomics……Page 248
Part III. Genetics and Medicine……Page 280
Cell-to-Cell Interactions……Page 281
Sensory Perception……Page 297
Genes in Embryonic Development……Page 309
Immune System……Page 319
Origins of Cancer……Page 335
Hemoglobin……Page 353
Lysosomes and Peroxisomes……Page 367
Cholesterol Metabolism……Page 375
Homeostasis……Page 383
Maintaining Cell and Tissue Shape……Page 397
Sex Determination and Differentiation……Page 409
Atypical Patterns of Genetic Transmission……Page 417
Karyotype – Phenotype Relationship……Page 423
A Brief Guide to Genetic Diagnosis……Page 429
Morbid Anatomy of the Human Genome……Page 433
Chromosomal Location – Alphabetical List……Page 439
Appendix – Supplementary Data……Page 444
Glossary……Page 458
Index……Page 480