Table of Content
I. Basic Concepts from Molecular Genetics 1. DNA Structure and Function 2. Protein Synthesis 3. Genetic Influences on Cell Division, Cell Differentiation, and Gametogenesis II. Gene Expression 4. Patterns of Inheritance 5. Epigenetic Influences on Gene Expression (NEW) 6. Autosomal Inheritance and Disorders (NEW) 7. Sex Chromosome and Mitochondrial Inheritance and Disorders 8. Family History and Pedigree Construction 9. Congenital Anomalies, Basic Dysmorphology, and Genetic Assessment III. Genomic Health Problems Across the Life Span 10. Enzyme and Collagen Disorders 11. Common Childhood-Onset Genetic Disorders 12. Common Adult-Onset Genetic Disorders IV. Genomic Influences on Selected Common Health Problems 13. Cardiovascular Disorders 14. The Genetics of Cancer 15. Genetic Contributions to Psychiatric and Behavioral Disorders V. Genomics and Disease Management 16. Genetic and Genomic Testing 17. Assessing Genomic Variation in Drug Response 18. Health Professionals and Genomic Care VI. Global Genomic Issues 19. Financial, Ethical, Legal, and Social Considerations 20. Genetic and Genomic Variation Appendices A. Genetic Organizations and Support Groups B. Selected Educational Websites Glossary