Published September, 2010
By Ian D. Young
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Medical Genetics provides medical and biomedical students with an understanding of the basic principles of human genetics as they relate to clinical practice, showing how our genome lies at the heart of our health and well-being.

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Published September, 2010
By Michelle Webb
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Methods in Molecular Biology
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Over the past two decades, spectacular advances have been made in our understanding of the molecular genetics of cancer, leading to the pursuit of identifying genes that, when mutated, result in an increased susceptibility to the disease.

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Published August, 2010
By Jess G. Thoene
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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The treatment of genetic diseases remains a poorly understood concept, however patients with inborn errors of metabolism-genetic disorders can undergo life-saving treatment in the form of small molecule therapy. Thoene summarises the progress made in the treatment of these disorders, focusing on the most up-to-date and innovative genetic disorder therapies.

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Published August, 2010
By Roland Martin and Andreas Lutterotti
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K)
Series: Results and Problems in Cell Differentiation
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Despite major efforts by the scientific community over the years, our understanding of the pathogenesis or the mechanisms of injury of multiple sclerosis is still limited.

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Published August, 2010
By Sangdun Choi
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag New York Inc.)
Series: Systems Biology
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Highlighting key research findings in a volatile, evolving field, this book presents pioneering work done by scientists working in regulatory signaling networks and the use of large scale gene expression and omics data.

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Published August, 2010
By Baohong Zhang and Edmund J. Stellwag
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Methods in Molecular Biology
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This cutting-edge text will be a valuable resource for scientists and aspiring graduate students interested in the intersection of RNAi, miRNA, and stem cell molecular biology and exciting areas of research such as regenerative medicine and cancer.

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Published August, 2010
By Ahmad S. Teebi
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K)
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The ethnic and genetic diversity of the Arab populations is discussed as well as aspects of genetic counseling practice in this region together with a proposal for an ethical framework for genetic research and prevention of genetic disorders.

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Published August, 2010
By Michael Beck, Deborah Elstein and Gheona Altarescu
Publisher: Springer
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Fabry disease is an X-linked inborn error of metabolism wherein deficiency of a lysosomal enzyme results in systemic deposition of glycosphingolipids.

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Published August, 2010
By Chaim Roifman
Publisher: Elsevier (W B Saunders Co Ltd)
Series: The Clinics: Internal Medicine
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Deals with the field of stem cell transplantation. This work includes such articles as: BMT for profound T cell Dysfunction (combined immunodeficiency); BMT and other management of HLA Class II deficiency; genetic manipulation of stem cells - Past and future; gene therapy for ADA deficiency; haemopoietic stem cell biology; and indications for BMT.

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Published August, 2010
By Randall J. Lee
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Methods in Molecular Biology
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Therefore, the use of pluripotent stem cells has become the focus of a cell source for myocardial repair and regeneration. Once a stem cell source has been selected, the stem cell needs to be tested in an app- priate animal model before being translated into clinical practice.

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