New Clinical Genetics

New Clinical Genetics provides all those involved in medical genetics with a unique clinical guide based on post-genomic technologies. Whether you are a medical student, a genetic counselor, or a clinical geneticist, this book offers something new, with descriptions of the latest molecular tests linked to realistic cases to show how modern genetics works in the clinic.Each chapter answers common questions, such as What can we learn from a family history? • How do genes work? • How can we check a patient’s DNA for gene mutations? • What is epigenetics? • Should we be testing for genetic susceptibility to common diseases? • What can we do about genetic disease? • Within every chapter, the authors have integrated realistic case studies with basic human genetics to allow readers to see how their understanding can be applied in clinical practice. This approach also allows readers to choose different routes through the book.Those who prefer a problem-based approach can work through the individual case studies and Investigations of patients sections and be introduced to the genetics as it relates to each case, using the science sections as reference material.Those who prefer a more didactic approach can concentrate on the science in the Background and Summary and extension sections, referring to the Case Studies for illustrations of the practical application of genetics in a clinical setting.All chapters conclude with self-assessment questions so that readers can check that they have mastered the material. About Author: S Andrew Read (PhD, FRCPath, FMedSci) is Professor of Human Genetics at the University of Manchester. Dian Donnai (FRCP, FRCPCH, FMedSci) is Professor of Medical Genetics at the University of Manchester and Consultant Clinical Geneticist in the NW Regional Genetics Service.