© Jules_Kitano/ShutterStock CHAPTER 7 Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome CHAPTER OBJECTIVES Describe the genes involved in hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Identify risks associated with mutations in breast cancer…
© Jules_Kitano/ShutterStock CHAPTER 3 Prenatal Genetics CHAPTER OBJECTIVES To understand the difference between prenatal screening and prenatal testing To compare and contrast the various types of aneuploidy screening To describe…
© Jules_Kitano/ShutterStock CHAPTER 4 Development and Teratogenesis CHAPTER OBJECTIVES Review basic embryology. Understand the etiology and distribution of congenital anomalies. Define teratogenesis and describe the three main principles underlying this…
© Jules_Kitano/ShutterStock CHAPTER 2 Diagnostic Techniques in Medical Genetics CHAPTER OBJECTIVES Review pedigree analysis and its associated terminology. Discuss the methodology and applications for cytogenetic studies. Explain fluorescence in situ…
© Jules_Kitano/ShutterStock CHAPTER 1 Introduction CHAPTER OBJECTIVES Review molecular genetics and associated terminology. Review Mendelian genetic principles. Define mutation and give examples of different types of mutations. Describe different inheritance…
© Jules_Kitano/ShutterStock CHAPTER 6 Neurodegenerative Diseases CHAPTER OBJECTIVES Describe the etiology and various forms of Alzheimer’s disease. Detail symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Describe the etiology and symptoms of Huntington’s…
© Jules_Kitano/ShutterStock CHAPTER 5 Genetic Counseling CHAPTER OBJECTIVES Describe the history, role, and function of genetic counselors within the healthcare system. Evaluate the impact of advances in genetics and genomics…
