<p><i>Medical Genetics at a Glance</i> covers the core scientific principles necessary for an understanding of medical genetics and its clinical applications, while also considering the social implications of genetic disorders.</p><p>This third edition has been fully updated to include the latest developments in the field, covering the most common genetic anomalies, their diagnosis and management, in clear, concise and revision-friendly sections to complement any health science course.</p><p><i>Medical Genetics at a Glance</i> now has a completely revised structure, to make its content even more accessible. Other features include: <br/> ¿ Three new chapters on Gene Identification, The Biology of Cancer, and Genomic Approaches to Cancer<br/> ¿ A much extended treatment of Biochemical Genetics<br/> ¿ A completely revised chapter on The Cell Cycle, explaining principles of biochemistry and genetics which are fundamental to understanding cancer causation<br/> ¿ Two new chapters on Card