GENETICS OF COMMON DISEASES by Ian N. Day (Editor), Steve Humphries (Editor) ( 9781859960417 )

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Title:

GENETICS OF COMMON DISEASES
FUTURE THERAPEUTIC AND DIAGNOSTIC POSSIBILITIES

By:

Ian N. Day (Editor), Steve Humphries (Editor)

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Hardback

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1859960413

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9781859960417

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Publisher:

TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD

Pub. date:

15 June, 1997

Pages:

344

Description:

This volume begins with a summary of the classical genetic studies and molecular genetic studies of the most common diseases, and indicates what makes them amenable to analysis and treatment. A range of possible future therapeutic options are discussed.

Synopsis:

Genetics of Common Diseases : Future Therapeutic and Diagnostic Possibilities is a unique collection of articles by leading authorities in disease genetics research. It presents the principles of analysis of genetic diseases and a range of potential approaches to their management, ranging from conventional drugs to gene therapy, which might utilize the knowledge of genotype-specific risks. The value to the general population of the ability to diagnose and predict the risk of various diseases is assessed.

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Bios Scientific Publishers Ltd

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