Molecular medicine
Subtitle: an introductory text
By: Ronald J. Trent
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Elsevier Academic Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Amsterdam; Boston
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 310
ISBN-13: 9780080454382
Subjects: HEALTH & FITNESS; Diseases; Molecular Biology; MEDICAL; Medical Genetics; Genetic; Molecular biology; Medical genetics; Genetics
Description: Molecular medicine is the application of gene or DNA based knowledge to the modern practice of medicine. This book provides contemporary insights into how the genetic revolution is influencing medical thinking and practice on a broad front including clinical medicine, innovative therapies and forensic medicine.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.
Table of contents: title: History of molecular medicine; title: DNA, RNA, genes and chromosomes; title: Mendelian genetic traits; title: Complex genetic traits; title: Genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics; title: Genetic and cellular therapies; title: Reproduction and development; title: Infectious diseases; title: Forensic medicine and science; title: Ethical, legal, and social issues.