Human Molecular Genetics (Paperback, 4th)

PART 1: THE BASICS OF DNA, CHROMOSOMES, CELLS, AND DEVELOPMENT
1. Nucleic Acid Structure and Gene Expression
2. Chromosome Structure and Function
3. Genes in Pedigrees and Populations
4. Cells and Cell-Cell Communication
5. Principles of Development

PART 2: ANALYZING THE STRUCTURE AND EXPRESSION OF GENES AND GENOMES
6. Amplifying DNA: Cell-based DNA Cloning and PCR
7. Nucleic Acid Hybridization: Principles and Applications
8. Analyzing the Structure and Expression of Genes and Genomes

PART 3: INVESTIGATING THE HUMAN GENOME AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER GENOMES
9. Organization of the Human Genome
10. Model Organisms, Comparative Genomics and Evolution
11. Human Gene Expression
12. Studying Gene Function in the Post-Genome Era

PART 4: HUMAN GENETIC VARIATION AND DISEASES
13. Human Genetic Variability and its Consequences
14. Genetic Mapping of Mendelian Characters
15. Mapping Genes Conferring Susceptibility to Complex Disease
16. Identifying Human Disease Genes and Susceptibility Factors
17. Cancer Genetics

PART 5: APPLIED HUMAN MOLECULAR GENETICS
18. Genetic Testing of Individuals
19. Pharmacogenetics, Personalized Medicine, and Population Screening
20. Genetic Manipulation of Animals for Modeling Disease and Investigating Gene Function
21. Genetic Approaches to Treating Disease

Glossary
Index