Medical Genetics

Our collection of 24 books.

Muscular Dystrophies

Edited by Kunihiro Sakuma
ISBN 978-1-78923-846-4, Print ISBN 978-1-78923-845-7,
Edited Volume
130 pages, October, 2019

Skeletal muscle is a highly plastic organ that is modulated by various pathways controlling protein turnover. Muscle loss is common in muscular dystrophy, in which marked loss of various proteins such as the dystrophin-glycoprotein complex occurs aro ...
Progress in Understanding Cystic Fibrosis

Edited by Dinesh Sriramulu
ISBN 978-953-51-3292-9, Print ISBN 978-953-51-3291-2,
Edited Volume
192 pages, July, 2017

Congenital defects in humans are of greater concern, and in that line, cystic fibrosis (CF) has been one of the most complex diseases posing treatment challenge till date. Though it is a chronic condition, CF is closely associated with dysfunction of ...
Restricted Growth - Clinical, Genetic and Molecular Aspects

Edited by Maria del Carmen Cardenas- Aguayo
ISBN 978-953-51-2695-9, Print ISBN 978-953-51-2694-2,
Edited Volume
174 pages, October, 2016

Restricted growth conditions are a group of genetic disorders with primary effect on growth (short stature); it is very heterogeneous and comprises two important categories: skeletal dysplasia and different genetic syndromes with primary effect on gr ...
Gene Therapy - Principles and Challenges

Edited by Doaa Hashad
ISBN 978-953-51-2221-0,
Edited Volume
218 pages, November, 2015

Gene therapy is becoming a promising technology for the management of many human diseases. Hereditary and acquired disorders can both be tackled using the technique of gene therapy. This book provides detailed, up-to-date topics addressing basic prin ...
Health Problems in Down Syndrome

Edited by Subrata Dey
ISBN 978-953-51-2154-1,
Edited Volume
134 pages, September, 2015

This book provides a concise yet comprehensive source of current information on Down syndrome. It focuses on exciting areas of research on diseases associated with Down syndrome. Inside, you will find state-of-the-art information on diseases associat ...
Cystic Fibrosis in the Light of New Research

Edited by Dennis Wat
ISBN 978-953-51-2152-7,
Edited Volume
392 pages, August, 2015

Cystic Fibrosis in the Light of New Research provides the latest research and clinical evidence that will be useful for clinicians, scientists and researchers to further their knowledge around this fascinating condition. The authors have brought alon ...
Down Syndrome

Edited by Subrata Kumar Dey
ISBN 978-953-51-1036-1,
Edited Volume
272 pages, March, 2013

Down syndrome, the most cutting-edge book in the field congenital disorders. This book features up-to-date, well referenced research and review articles on Down syndrome. Research workers, scientists, medical graduates and pediatricians will find it ...
Novel Gene Therapy Approaches

Edited by Ming Wei and David Good
ISBN 978-953-51-0966-2,
Edited Volume
406 pages, February, 2013

Gene therapy has the potential to be a tailor-made therapeutic with increased specificity and decreased side effects that can offer a "cure" for many disorders. The aim of this book is to provide up-to-date reviews of the rapidly growing field of ge ...