Buch, Englisch, 524 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm
Principles and Application
Buch, Englisch, 524 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm
ISBN: 978-0-8261-3124-9
Verlag: Springer Publishing Company
The text covers the principles of human and molecular genetics, including variations, patterns of inheritance, and multifactorial inheritance. It examines gene action and expression, cytogenetics, the Human Genome Project, genetics terminology, and basic principles of relevant laboratory methods. The evolving principles of epigenetics, nutrigenomics, and pharmacogenomics in patient care and research are also explored along with their ethical, legal, and social ramifications. Additionally, the text discusses the implications of personalized medicine and direct-to consumer testing in regard to patient care and practice. Inherited and acquired health conditions are used to illustrate the impact of genetics and genomics on nursing practice and on opportunities for research. The text includes numerous case studies and exercises to help understand chromosomal distribution abnormalities along with virtual lab exercises for karyotyping and DNA analysis.
Key Features: - Provides exercises to help understand chromosomal distribution abnormalities
- Includes virtual lab exercises for karyotyping and DNA analysis
- Presents cases to draw pedigrees, and pedigree analysis
- Offers perspectives and case studies regarding ethical, legal, and socioeconomic issues specifically geared to APNs
- Discusses implications of personalized medicine and direct-to-consumer testing