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.

• Acquire the state-of-the-art knowledge you need on the latest advances in molecular diagnostics, the Human Genome Project, pharmacogenetics, and bio-informatics.
• Better understand the relationship between basic genetics and clinical medicine with a variety of clinical case studies.
• Recognize a wide range of genetic disorders with visual guidance from more than 240 dynamic illustrations and high-quality photos.
• This title includes additional digital media when purchased in print format. For this digital book edition, media content is not included.

• Front Cover 2
• Thompson & Thompson Genetics in Medicine 5
• Copyright Page 6
• Preface 7
• Acknowledgments 9
• Contents 11
• Chapter 1. Introduction 15
  • Genetics and Genomics in Medicine 15
  • Onward 16
  • General References 17
• Chapter 2. The Human Genome and the Chromosomal Basis of Heredity 19
  • The Human Genome and Its Chromosomes 20
  • Cell Division 27
  • Human Gametogenesis and Fertilization 34
  • Medical Relevance of Mitosis and Meiosis 36