Publisher's Synopsis
Find a new generation of genetic information in the second edition of MEDICAL GENETICS. This comprehensive text gives students the information they need to understand modern genetics, and includes the latest information on genetic research and its applications in clinical practice. Numerous clinical commentary boxes give students a realistic look at the role of genetics in medicine, while study questions and mini-summaries enhance student learning. In addition, it features new clinical photos, chapters on biochemical aspects of genetic diseases and developmental genetics, and an Internet website with updated genetic and clinical information.