Recent trends in cytogenetic studies
Subtitle: methodologies and applications
By: edited by Padma Tirunilai
Publisher: InTech
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Rijeka, Croatia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 146
ISBN-13: 9789535101789
Subjects: Cytogenetics
Description: Recent Trends in Cytogenetic Studies - Methodologies and Applications deals with recent trends in cytogenetics with minute details of methodologies that can be adopted in clinical laboratories. The chapters deal with basic methods of primary cultures, cell lines and their applications; microtechnologies and automations; array CGH for the diagnosis of fetal conditions; approaches to acute lymphoblastic and myeloblastic leukemias in patients and survivors of atomic bomb exposure; use of digital image technology and using chromosomes as tools to discover biodiversity. While concentrating on the advanced methodologies in cytogenetic studies and their applications, authors have pointed out the need to develop cytogenetic labs with modern tools to facilitate precise and effective diagnosis to benefit the patient population.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.