Description
| Product ID: | 9781009197724 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Textbook of Human Reproductive Genetics |
| Authors: | Author: Karen D. Sermon, Stephane Viville |
| Page Count: | 224 |
| Subjects: | Ethical issues and debates, Ethical issues & debates, Reproductive medicine, Embryology, Medical genetics, Gynaecology and obstetrics, Reproductive medicine, Embryology, Medical genetics, Gynaecology & obstetrics |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Combining genetics, reproductive biology and medicine, this is an essential updated text for geneticists and practitioners in reproductive medicine looking to improve their knowledge of the subject and provide outstanding patient care. Covers basic genetics, epigenetic effects in ART and ethical debates. A basic understanding of human genetics is vital for all those working in the field of assisted human reproduction. Genetic makeup can hamper reproduction and insight into this is making genetic diagnosis and counselling increasingly important. This fully updated textbook continues the clear structure of the original edition, beginning with a chapter on the basics of genetics and cytogenetics. Genetic causes of infertility and the effect of epigenetics and transposons on fertility are discussed in detail. Several new chapters are included in this edition, reflecting the advances of the field, including preconception genetic analysis and screening in IVF and mitochondrial genetics. Combining genetics, reproductive biology and medicine, this is an essential text for practitioners in reproductive medicine and geneticists involved in the field looking to improve their knowledge of the subject and provide outstanding patient care. |
| Imprint Name: | Cambridge University Press |
| Publisher Name: | Cambridge University Press |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2023-01-05 |
