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ZIN Product Number: 10314235
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 Format: Hardcover, 2nd ed., 474 pages
Publisher: Facts on File, Incorporated
ISBN: 0816038090
Release Date: Jan 1, 2000
| |  | | | In Brief
This work describes "the physical characteristics and mode of inheritance of genetic disorders from Aarskog Syndrome (a form of dwarfism) to Zygodactyly (fusion of the second and third toes or fingers). Explanations include information on prognosis, incidence in the population, prenatal diagnosis, and . . . background information concerning discovery and name. . . . {The index seeks to} help users locate disorders by broad subject categories--chromosomal abnormalities, dwarfism, mental retardation--and by racial or ethnic group affected (blacks, Jews). . . . Twenty tables such as 'Congenital Malformation Statistics' and 'Infant Mortality Statistics' are found in an appendix. . . . Other appendixes list addresses of regional genetics services networks, state treatment centers for metabolic disorders, state newborn screening directors, recreation resources for the disabled, and organizations in Canada." (Booklist)Bibliography.
| | | | From The Publisher
Medical knowledge of genetics has witnessed advances affecting the detection, potential treatment, and cure for literally hundreds of genetic and congenital anomalies. The Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders and Birth Defects, Second Edition offers students and researchers practical access to what is perhaps the most exciting and dynamic field in modern science.
Written in clear, nontechnical language, this volume covers the spectrum of clinical and research information on hereditary conditions and birth defects. The text includes a general essay on the basics of genetic science and its medical applications. More than 600 entries are extensively crossreferenced and explore genetic anomalies, diagnostic procedures, causes of mutations, and high risk groups.
The second edition features:
•50 new entries, including genetic terminology, such as screening and diagnostic techniques, and conditions/disorders with a genetic component, such as anxiety, aggression, and smoking
•Thoroughly revised entries that reflect tremendous breakthroughs on major genetic disorders, such as muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis, Down syndrome, spina bifida, ovarian, breast and other cancers, and Alzheimer's disease
•Genetics news, including results of gene therapy trials for treating AIDS and hemophilia, DNA fingerprintingtype techniques, and controversial trends, such as designer babies and retirement pregnancies
•Web sites of support groups and organizations as well as sites with links to information on genetic disorders and related subjects.
| | | | Annotation
"Includes historical data, information on prognosis & mode of inheritance, prenatal diagnosis & carrier screening, biochemical & molecular bases...covers everything from the most basic genetic concepts to the latest techniques."
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