Genetic Disorders Sourcebook

Year:
2019
Pages:
782
Language:
English
Format:
PDF
Size:
4 MB
ISBN-10:
780816951
ISBN-13:
978-0780816954
by Angela L. Williams (Author)

Genetic Disorders Sourcebook, Seventh Edition offers updated information on how genes work and how genetic mutations affect health. It provides facts about the most common genetic disorders, including those that arise from mutations in specific genes for example, muscular dystrophy, sickle cell anemia, and cystic fibrosis as well as those arising from chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome and fragile X syndrome.