Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Widely used by medical students studying for the USMLE Step 1, the Board Review Series (BRS) provides basic knowledge as it relates to clinical situations. BRS Genetics addresses a field that is increasingly taught in shorter courses. Chapters are written in an outline format and include pedagogical features such as bolded key words, tables, algorithms, and numerous illustrations, including a 16-page full-color insert. The book contains nearly 300 USMLE-style questions to help test students' memorization and mastery.
A companion Website includes a question bank as well as fully searchable text.
Synopsis
Widely used by medical students studying for the USMLE Step 1, the Bo
Table of Contents
- 1. The Human Nuclear Genome
- 2. DNA Packaging
- 3. Chromosome Replication
- 4. Mendelian Inheritance
- 5. Uniparental Disomy and Repeat Mutations
- 6. Mitochondrial Inheritance
- 7. Multifactorial Inherited Disorders
- 8. Population Genetics
- 9. Mitosis, Meiosis, and Gametogenesis
- 10. Chromosomal Morphology Methods
- 11. Cytogenetic Disorders
- 12. Genetics of Metabolism
- 13. Genetics of Hemoglobinopathies
- 14. Genetics of Bleeding Disorders
- 15. Genetics of Development
- 16. Genetics of Cancer
- 17. Genetic Screening
- 18. Consanguility
Comprehensive Exam
Figure Credits
Index