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Índice: Section A: Principles of Human Genetics. The history and impact ofgenetics in medicine. The cellular and molecular basis of inheritance. Chromosomes and cell division. DNA technology and applications. Developmental genetics. Patterns of inheritance. Mathematical and population genetics. Polygenic and multifactorial inheritance. Section B: Genetics in Medicine. Haemaoglobin and the haemoglobinopathies. Biochemical genetics. Pharmacogenetics. Immunogenetics. The genetics of cancer. Genetic factors in common diseases. Genetics and congenital abnormalities. Section C: Clinical Genetics. Genetic counseling. Ch... Etc.