Medical Genetics Basics

Author: Cai Taisheng
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: This textbook is one of the series of teaching materials for medical higher vocational and technical education, guided by comprehensive quality-oriented education concepts and ideas. It is compiled according to the specific training objectives and targets of higher vocational and technical education, striving to achieve clear concepts, emphasis on key points, rich content, and practical relevance, with the cultivation of students' applied technology skills as the main thread throughout the writing process. The book is divided into 10 chapters, including Introduction, Molecular Basis of Heredity, Cytological Basis of Heredity, Basic Laws of Heredity, Monogenic Hereditary Diseases, Polygenic Hereditary Diseases, Chromosomes and Chromosomal Disorders, Diagnosis of Hereditary Diseases, Prevention and Treatment of Hereditary Diseases, and Genetic Engineering and Cloning Technology. In terms of writing structure, it considers both the fundamental knowledge and basic theories of medical genetics as well as its systematicity, while also highlighting the scientificity and applicability of medical genetics. Additionally, it introduces new technologies and advancements in the field of medical genetics. The content has an appropriate breadth and a certain depth. In terms of writing format, some new attempts have been made. In addition to each chapter having "Learning Objectives" and "Summary," relevant content for each section is combined with "Think About It," "Discuss It," "Debate It," "Practice It," and "Related Links," which enhances the liveliness of the textbook and improves its readability. It not only helps to stimulate students' interest in learning and broaden their horizons but also fosters their scientific attitude, scientific spirit, and innovative spirit, playing a positive role in improving students' overall quality.