Medical Genetics and Genomics - Edition 7 - By Lynn B. Jorde, PhD, John C. Carey, MD, MPH and Michael J. Bamshad, MD Elsevier Educate

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Medical Genetics and Genomics,

Edition 7

By Lynn B. Jorde, PhD, John C. Carey, MD, MPH and Michael J. Bamshad, MD

Publication Date: 01 Feb 2026

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Known for its up-to-date coverage of both basic science and clinical application, Medical Genetics and Genomics, 7th Edition, has been fully revised to reflect recent advances in the genetics of common diseases, as well as current progress in genetic testing and gene therapy. This accessible, practical text integrates key concepts with clinical practice, highlighted by numerous illustrations, tables, concept summaries, and more—all designed to enhance effective learning and retention of complex materia.

Key Features

Discusses topical issues such as polygenic scores and their potential uses in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease, along with the latest advancements in sequencing technologies and their role in genetic testing and diagnosis
Provides an up-to-date discourse on the modes and applications of genetic testing
Contains useful concept summaries, more than 230 photographs, illustrations, and tables, as well as patient/family vignettes that present valuable perspectives on disease and treatment
Features a larger quantity of Clinical Commentary boxes that demonstrate how the hard science of genetics has real applications to everyday patient problems, preparing you for problem-based integrated courses
Uses examples of diseases to illustrate important concepts, demonstrating their relevance to medicine
Study questions for self-assessment are provided within the print book, as well as 200 additional USMLE-style questions online
An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text and figures, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud

About the author

By Lynn B. Jorde, PhD, Professor, Mark and Kathie Miller Presidential Chair, Department of Human Genetics,University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Salt Lake City, UT, USA; John C. Carey, MD, MPH, Professor, Division of Medical Genetics, Department of Pediatrics,University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Michael J. Bamshad, MD, Professor, Division of Genetic Medicine, Department of Pediatrics,University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Salt Lake City, UT, USA

ISBN: 9780443115165

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