Human Genetics
- 7th Edition - April 24, 2025
- Latest edition
- Author: S D Gangane
- Language: English
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The seventh edition of this book has been updated in accordance with the competency-based curriculum of Genetics as per the revised guidelines of National Medical Commission (NMC) introduced in 2024. By focusing on a concise format, the book emphasizes key topics and essential knowledge that students need to master, making it a valuable tool for their studies.
New to This Edition
• Significant content enhancements to create a more engaging and effective learning experience for undergraduate students, preparing them for the challenges they will face in their medical careers.
• Insertion of new topics on telomere and ageing in molecular genetics, Jacobsen syndrome, Williams syndrome, cell-signalling pathways in developmental genetics, Chediak–Higashi syndrome, Job syndrome, autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS), X-linked lymphoproliferative (XLP), ataxiatelangiectasia, next generation sequencing (NGS).
• Updated chapters on Cytogenetics, Chromosomal Aberrations, Developmental Genetics, Immunogenetics, Prenatal Diagnosis.
Salient Features
• Text is amply illustrated with various learning aids such as relevant line diagrams, photographs, flowcharts, and tables to facilitate quick assimilation and greater retention of knowledge.
• Summary box in chapters highlighting topics to improve the clarity for subject and helps revision before examination.
• Questions at the end of chapters along with answers for self-assessment to evaluate the level of
understanding and memory recall of the students.
• Prepares students for both theory and viva voce.
Online Resources at www.medenact.com
• Complimentary access to full e-book.
• Animations on various topics enable learners to grasp concepts more thoroughly and prepare for exams.
• Significant content enhancements to create a more engaging and effective learning experience for undergraduate students, preparing them for the challenges they will face in their medical careers.
• Insertion of new topics on telomere and ageing in molecular genetics, Jacobsen syndrome, Williams syndrome, cell-signalling pathways in developmental genetics, Chediak–Higashi syndrome, Job syndrome, autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS), X-linked lymphoproliferative (XLP), ataxiatelangiectasia, next generation sequencing (NGS).
• Updated chapters on Cytogenetics, Chromosomal Aberrations, Developmental Genetics, Immunogenetics, Prenatal Diagnosis.
Salient Features
• Text is amply illustrated with various learning aids such as relevant line diagrams, photographs, flowcharts, and tables to facilitate quick assimilation and greater retention of knowledge.
• Summary box in chapters highlighting topics to improve the clarity for subject and helps revision before examination.
• Questions at the end of chapters along with answers for self-assessment to evaluate the level of
understanding and memory recall of the students.
• Prepares students for both theory and viva voce.
Online Resources at www.medenact.com
• Complimentary access to full e-book.
• Animations on various topics enable learners to grasp concepts more thoroughly and prepare for exams.
Preface to the Seventh Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Acknowledgements
Competency Map
1 Historical Gleanings
2 Cytogenetics
3 Molecular Genetics
4 Chromosomal Aberrations
5 Developmental Genetics
6 Modes of Inheritance
7 Biochemical Genetics
8 Genetics of Blood Groups
9 Immunogenetics
10 Cancer Genetics
11 Genetic Component in Common Diseases
12 Population Genetics
13 Prenatal Diagnosis
14 Genetic Counselling
15 Gene Therapy
16 Stem Cell Therapy
17 Epigenetics
Glossary
Answers
Bibliography
Index
Online Resources: List of Animations
Chapter 3: Molecular Genetics
Animation 1: Transcription
Animation 2: Translation
Chapter 7: Biomedical Genetics
Animation 3: Haemoglobin Structure
Chapter 9: Immunogenetics
Animation 4: Immunoglobulin Structure
Chapter 15: Gene Therapy
Animation 5: Gene Therapy
Chapter 16: Stem Cell Therapy
Animation 6: Stem Cell Therapy
Preface to the First Edition
Acknowledgements
Competency Map
1 Historical Gleanings
2 Cytogenetics
3 Molecular Genetics
4 Chromosomal Aberrations
5 Developmental Genetics
6 Modes of Inheritance
7 Biochemical Genetics
8 Genetics of Blood Groups
9 Immunogenetics
10 Cancer Genetics
11 Genetic Component in Common Diseases
12 Population Genetics
13 Prenatal Diagnosis
14 Genetic Counselling
15 Gene Therapy
16 Stem Cell Therapy
17 Epigenetics
Glossary
Answers
Bibliography
Index
Online Resources: List of Animations
Chapter 3: Molecular Genetics
Animation 1: Transcription
Animation 2: Translation
Chapter 7: Biomedical Genetics
Animation 3: Haemoglobin Structure
Chapter 9: Immunogenetics
Animation 4: Immunoglobulin Structure
Chapter 15: Gene Therapy
Animation 5: Gene Therapy
Chapter 16: Stem Cell Therapy
Animation 6: Stem Cell Therapy
- Edition: 7
- Latest edition
- Published: April 24, 2025
- Language: English