Through six editions, Thompson & Thompson's Genetics in Medicine has been a well-established favorite textbook on this fascinating and rapidly evolving field, integrating the classic principles of human genetics with modern molecular genetics to help you understand a wide range of genetic disorders. The 7th edition incorporates the latest advances in molecular diagnostics, the Human Genome Project, and much more. More than 240 dynamic illustrations and high-quality photos help you grasp complex concepts more easily. In addition to the book, you will also receive STUDENT CONSULT, enabling you to access the complete contents of the book online, anywhere you go!

Using examples drawn from medicine, Nussbaum (chief, Division of Medical Genetics, University of California-San Francisco) introduces undergraduate and graduate students to fundamental principles of human and medical genetics. Emphasis is on the genes and molecular mechanisms operating in human diseases. Reflecting changes in the field since the last edition was published in 2004, this seventh edition contains more examples of how genomics is being used to identify the contributions made by genetic variation to disease susceptibility and treatment outcomes. Clinical cases, first introduced in the previous edition, continue to be an important part of the text. New features include cases on more common complex disorders, and within-text case cross-references. The art program features b&w photos, two-color diagrams, and color images in the case section. The text is suitable for a range of readers, including medical and genetic counseling students, advanced undergraduates and graduate students in genetics, residents in any field of clinical medicine, and practicing physicians and allied medical professionals in nursing or physical therapy. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)