Medical Genetics Books

New and Published Books

1. Endothelium

   Molecular Aspects of Metabolic Disorders

   Edited by Ayse Basak Engin, Atilla Engin

   The function and life span of endothelial cells have a large impact upon the quality and expectancy of an individual's life. During low perfusion, the adaptation of different cells to hypoxia precipitate the aggressive progression of diseases. Although the clinical studies have convincingly shown...

   Published May 28th 2013 by CRC Press
2. Genomic Negligence

   An Interest in Autonomy as the Basis for Novel Negligence Claims Generated by Genetic Technology

   By Victoria Chico

   Series: Biomedical Law and Ethics Library

   Advances in genetic technology will lead to novel legal challenges. This book identifies four potential genomic claims which may be articulated as novel negligence challenges. Each of these claims is considered from the perspective of the English courts’ approach to novel kinds of damage. It is...

   Published May 6th 2013 by Routledge
3. Cardiac Regeneration using Stem Cells

   Edited by Keiichi Fukuda, Shinsuke Yuasa

   This book presents the current status and a future perspective of cardiac regeneration using pluripotent stem cells. To achieve cardiac regeneration using iPS cells, research workers have to understand many aspects of iPS cells, such as iPS cell generation methods, cardiomyocyte differentiation...

   Published April 9th 2013 by CRC Press
4. Cardiovascular Diseases

   Nutritional and Therapeutic Interventions

   Edited by Nilanjana Maulik, Ph.D.

   With cardiovascular disease remaining one of the primary causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, there is a great need to further understand the molecular basis of this disease class and develop new therapeutic or preventative measures. Cardiovascular Diseases: Nutritional and Therapeutic...

   Published April 8th 2013 by CRC Press
5. Stem Cells and Bone Tissue

   Edited by Rajkumar Rajendram, Victor R. Preedy, Vinood Patel

   Stem cells potentially offer a novel therapeutic platform to treat bone disease. They also help the scientist understand the molecular and cellular aetiology of bone disorders. Gaining knowledge on the nature and application of stem cell sciences is a prerequisite for understanding their potential...

   Published January 22nd 2013 by CRC Press
6. Regulating Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis

   A Comparative and Theoretical Analysis

   Edited by Sheila A.M. McLean, Sarah Elliston

   Series: Biomedical Law and Ethics Library

   The successful achievement of pregnancies following pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) was first reported in April 1990. The technology is often used for patients who are at substantial risk of conceiving a pregnancy affected by a known genetic disorder, however from this technology other...

   Published September 25th 2012 by Routledge
7. Risky Genes

   Genetics, Breast Cancer and Jewish Identity

   By Jessica Mozersky

   Series: Genetics and Society

   Ashkenazi Jews have the highest known population risk of carrying specific mutations in the high-risk breast cancer genes, BRCA1 and BRCA2. So what does it mean to be told you have an increased risk of genetic breast cancer because you are of Ashkenazi Jewish origin? In a time of ever-increasing...

   Published August 6th 2012 by Routledge
8. Gender and Genetics

   Sociology of the Prenatal

   By Kate Reed

   Series: Genetics and Society

   Prenatal screening for genetic disorders is becoming an increasingly widespread phenomenon across the globe. While studies have highlighted the importance of women’s experiences of such screening, little is known about men’s roles and direct involvement in this process. With a focus on the...

   Published May 15th 2012 by Routledge
9. Community Genetics and Genetic Alliances

   Eugenics, Carrier Testing, and Networks of Risk

   By Aviad E. Raz

   Series: Genetics and Society

   Carrier testing of adults provides information about the risk of passing a genetic mutation to your children, leading to reproductive (and some say, eugenic) decisions. Excessive carrier screening may have adverse effects, but it can also prevent suffering and open up new reproductive options....

   Published February 20th 2012 by Routledge
10. Genetics and Global Public Health

    Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia

    Edited by Simon Dyson, Karl Atkin

    Sickle cell and thalassaemia are among the world’s most common genetic conditions. They are especially common in Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean, the Middle East and Asia. They affect all ethnic groups but they particularly impact on minority ethnic groups in North America, Europe and Australasia....

    Published January 15th 2012 by Routledge