Principles of Molecular Pathology

Principles of Molecular Pathology
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 247
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ISBN-10 : 9781592594313
ISBN-13 : 159259431X
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Book Synopsis Principles of Molecular Pathology by : Anthony Killeen

Download or read book Principles of Molecular Pathology written by Anthony Killeen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2003-11-07 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anthony Killeen, MD, PhD, offers a comprehensive yet concise introduction to molecular pathology that encompasses both applied and theoretical knowledge. Writing in a very readable style, the author reviews the basic concepts of human molecular biology, explains the principles of the most commonly used analytical methods, and discusses the molecular principles that underlie both inherited diseases and acquired genetic abnormalities that lead to cancer. Using common viral infections as examples, the book applies these molecular methods to the detection of microbial pathogens. The growing importance of pharmacogenetics and identity testing in the clinical laboratory is also highlighted.


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