Color Atlas of Genetics - Softcover

Passarge, Eberhard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3132414409 ISBN 13: 9783132414402

Publisher: Thieme, 2017

Synopsis

Ever since the International Human Genome Project achieved its extraordinary goal of sequencing and mapping the entire human genome, represented by approximately 3 billion base pairs, with its far-reaching implications for understanding the causes of human genetic disorders and their diagnosis, progress in the field has not slowed down.

In the fifth edition of the bestselling Color Atlas of Genetics, readers will be rewarded with a complete and current overview of the field, with an emphasis on the interface between fundamental principles and practical applications in medicine and the role of signaling pathways in causing diseases.

Using the acclaimed Flexibook format designed for easy visual learning and retention, the atlas is invaluable for students, clinicians, and scientists interested in staying up to date in this fast-evolving area.

New fully illustrated topics in the revised fifth edition of the atlas include:

• An overview of disorders resulting from structural changes of the genome (genomic disorders)
• Abnormal imprinting patterns
• Examples of impaired signal pathways (laminopathies, fibrillinopathies, cohesinopathies, and others)
• The CRISPR-Cas system
• Genetic features of the aging processes
• Disorders due to rearrangements of chromatin in the cell nucleus, and others

With almost 200 stunning color plates explained by concise texts on the opposite pages, including tables presenting useful data, a glossary of terms, key references, and online resources, the atlas presents clear and accessible concepts. It is an excellent refresher for investigators in any field of medicine or biology.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

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.

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.

About the Author:

Professor emeritus and Former Director, Institute of Human Genetics, University Clinic, Essen, Germany

About this edition

• Publisher: Thieme
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 3132414409
• ISBN 13: 9783132414402
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 474