Color Atlas of Genetics, 4th Ed.

A solid understanding of genetics is a fundamental element of all medical and biological educational programs, across virtually all disciplines. Completely updated and revised, the Color Atlas of Genetics is an invaluable guide for students of medicine and biology, clinicians, and anyone else interested in this rapidly evolving field.§The latest edition of this highly praised atlas retains several popular features, such as the accessible layout and logical structure, in addition to many novel features and 20 completely new color plates on new topics, including:§- Cell-to-cell communication, including important signaling and metabolic pathways§- Taxonomy of living organisms§- Epigenetic modifications in chromatin Apoptosis§- RNA interference (RNAi)§- Comparative genomic hybridization Origins of cancer§- Principles of gene and stem cell therapy, etc.§With more than 200 absorbing full-color plates concisely explained on facing pages, the atlas offers readers an easy-to-use, yet remarkably detailed guide to key molecular, theoretical, and medical aspects of genetics and genomics. And the applications-and implications-of genetic research are at the heart of current scientific debates.

Brief descriptions of numerous genetic diseases are included, with references to more detailed information.§Readers will find that this incomparable book presents a comprehensive picture of the field, from its fascinating history to its most advanced applications.