Main description:

The present edition is updated according to the syllabus for undergraduates, recommended by the Medical Council of India. This examination-friendly-book written in simple to-the-point is also useful for postgraduates, immunologists and geneticists.

Salient Features

Revision in chapters on molecular genetics, chromosomal aberrations, modes of inheritance, population genetics, and genetic counselling to meet current advances in the field
Inclusion of new features such as learning objectives facilitate to focus on important facts and key words that form SAQ's in examinations
Addition of new figures and improvement in earlier diagrams to support the utility of this book

Additional Feature

Complimentary access to enhanced e-book along with online videos.

Contents:

1. Historical Gleanings

2. Cytogenetics

3. Molecular Genetics

Transcription

Translation

4. Chromosomal Aberrations

5. Developmental Genetics

6. Modes of Inheritance

7. Biochemical Genetics

Haemoglobin Structure

8. Genetics of Blood Groups

9. Immunogenetics

Immunoglobulin Structure

10. Cancer Genetics

11. Genetic Component in Common Diseases

12. Population Genetics

13. Prenatal Diagnosis

14. Genetic Counselling

15. Gene Therapy

Gene Therapy

16. Stem Cell Therapy

Stem Cell Therapy 240

Glossary

Bibliography

Answers

Index