E. K. Ginter
Medical Genetics
448 pp., ill.
ISBN 5-225-04327-5

  The book presents recent progress in medical genetics, specifically, the development of molecular genetic methods and realization of the International Program "Human Genome". Problems of classical medical genetics are paid due attention. Descriptions of numerous hereditary diseases are presented: Mendelian, chromosomal, mitochondrial, imprinting diseases; brief data on the majority of diseases are summed up in tables. Modern concepts on pharmacogenetics, immunogenetics, and cancer genetics are discussed.
  Addressed to medical students.