What are the best genetics books for medical students?
TEXTBOOKS
Thompson & Thompson Genetics in Medicine
Authors: Robert Nussbaum , Roderick R. McInnes & Huntington F Willard
Description: Updated to reflect the newest changes in genetics, Thompson & Thompson’s Genetics in Medicine returns as one of the most favored texts in this fascinating and rapidly evolving field. By integrating the classic principles of human genetics with modern molecular genetics, this medical reference book utilizes a variety of learning tools to help you understand a wide range of genetic disorders. Acquire the state-of-the-art knowledge you need on the latest advances in molecular diagnostics, the Human Genome Project, pharmacogenetics, and bio-informatics. Recognize a wide range of genetic disorders with visual guidance from more than 240 dynamic illustrations and high-quality photos. Explore the latest genetic content available in order to remain up to date on the most current trends in the field.
Description: Up to date and extensively revised to reflect recent advances in the genetics of common diseases, as well as current progress in gene therapy, Medical Genetics, 6th Edition, delivers easy-to-read, highly visual coverage of this rapidly changing field. This accessible, practical text integrates key concepts with clinical practice, highlighted by numerous illustrations, tables, concept summaries, and more – all designed to enhance effective learning and retention of complex material.
Description: Everything a student needs to know about medical genetics is here in the 15th edition of this award-winning textbook. Thoroughly updated and revised throughout to map a fast-moving area, the 15th edition continues Emery’s enviable reputation for successfully balancing up-to-dateness in a rapidly developing field with a strong basis in practical clinical genetics for medical students. With MCQs and Case-Based Review Questions, end of chapter summaries and convenient online access, it is the essential tool for this complex but foundational topic for all medical undergraduates, as well as postgraduates seeking to improve their understanding and knowledge.
Description: Principles of Genetics is one of the most popular texts in use for the introductory course. It opens a window on the rapidly advancing science of genetics by showing exactly how genetics is done. Throughout, the authors incorporate a human emphasis and highlight the role of geneticists to keep students interested and motivated. The seventh edition has been completely updated to reflect the latest developments in the field of genetics. Principles of Genetics continues to educate today’s students for tomorrows science by focusing on features that aid in content comprehension and application.
Description: This introduction provides straightforward information on the applications of genetics to clinical medicine. First reviewing fundamental concepts of genetics, the book then explores the role of genetics in understanding gene alterations, and mutations and diseases. The work highlights, for students, residents and practitioners, the important role of genetics as a key research field and as a tool for diagnosing and counselling patients. Coverage includes recent findings in genetically determining diseases.
Description: This introduction provides straightforward information on the applications of genetics to clinical medicine. First reviewing fundamental concepts of genetics, the book then explores the role of genetics in understanding gene alterations, and mutations and diseases. The work highlights, for students, residents and practitioners, the important role of genetics as a key research field and as a tool for diagnosing and counselling patients. Coverage includes recent findings in genetically determining diseases.
Publication: Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
Description: This clear, concise look at the basic principles and concepts of genetics uses a human genetics perspective to discuss the methods and experiments upon which genetic principles are based, such as DNA replication.
Description: With Genetics: A Conceptual Approach, Ben Pierce brings a master teacher’s experiences to the introductory genetics textbook, clarifying this complex subject by focusing on the big picture of genetics concepts and how those concepts connect to one another. The new edition continues the Pierce tradition of pedagogical excellence and scientific currency.
Description: The present edition is updated according to the syllabus for undergraduates, recommended by the Medical Council of India. This examination-friendly-book written in simple to-the-point is also useful for postgraduates, immunologists and geneticists. Inclusion of new features such as learning objectives facilitate to focus on important facts and key words that form SAQ’s in examinations Addition of new figures and improvement in earlier diagrams to support the utility of this book
Description: The current edition provides the basic concepts of human genetics. The initial chapters of the book deal with the introduction, the structure of chromosomes, and its abnormalities. The chapter on chromosomal abnormalities provides information related to genetic syndromes augmented with related illustrations. Other chapters include genes, inheritance, population genetics, prevention and treatment of genetic diseases.
Description: Updated content keeps students current with the latest clinical approaches to molecular biology, genetics, amino acids, and more. The proven Board Review Series outline format helps students make the most of their study time. Updated Clinical Considerations boxes demonstrate the practical applications of chapter concepts. More than 500 USMLE-style review questions ensure confidence on course exams and the USMLE Step 1. More than 250 high-quality images clarify concepts and clinical details.
Description: High-Yield Geneticsis an important addition to the High-Yield Series , which medical students rely on heavily to review for the USMLE. This new volume provides a concise, clinically oriented summary of genetics in the popular High-Yield outline format. The book is generously illustrated with schematic line drawings as well as photographs of the most clinically relevant diseases. Illustrations appear at the end of each chapter in a multi-panel figure, similar to a mini-atlas.
