Molecular medicine : an introductory text /

Molecular medicine : an introductory text /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Trent, R. J.
Edition:	3rd ed.
Imprint:	Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier Academic Press, ©2005.
Description:	1 online resource (vii, 310 pages) : illustrations
Language:	English
Subject:	Medical genetics. Molecular biology. Medical genetics. Molecular biology. Genetics, Medical. Electronic books.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11147140

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ISBN:	0080454380 9780080454382 0126990573 9780126990577 9786610630790 6610630798
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record.
Summary:	Molecular medicine is the application of gene or DNA based knowledge to the modern practice of medicine. This book provides contemporary insights into how the genetic revolution is influencing medical thinking and practice on a broad front including clinical medicine, innovative therapies and forensic medicine.
Other form:	Print version: Trent, R.J. Molecular medicine. 3rd ed. Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier Academic Press, ©2005 0126990573

Table of Contents:

History of molecular medicine
DNA, RNA, genes and chromosomes
Mendelian genetic traits
Complex genetic traits
Genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics
Genetic and cellular therapies
Reproduction and development
Infectious diseases
Forensic medicine and science
Ethical, legal, and social issues.