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Human Genetics: Concise Handbook in a Storytelling Style

by Uthayasooriya Amarasena
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9798286396801
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published
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  • Pages: 252
  • Original Price: GBP 10.41
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 341 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Life Sciences / Genetics & Genomics

1. The Book of Life - An Introduction to Genetics

  • 1.1 What is Genetics? The Blueprint of All Life
  • 1.2 DNA: The Language of Heredity
  • 1.3 Genes, Chromosomes, and the Genome
  • 1.4 Historical Giants in Genetics: Mendel to Modern Era
2. DNA - The Molecular Script of Life
Story: Imagine DNA as a tightly written book, with each chapter representing a gene, each page a codon
2.1 DNA Structure and Replication
  • 2.1.1 Double Helix, Nucleotides, Base Pairing
  • 2.1.2 DNA Replication: Proofreading and Repair
  • 2.1.3 Mutations: The Typos in the Genetic Script
2.2 RNA and Protein Synthesis - The Translation of Ideas
  • 2.2.1 Types of RNA (mRNA, tRNA, rRNA)
  • 2.2.2 Transcription and Post-Transcriptional Modifications
  • 2.2.3 Translation and the Genetic Code
  • 2.2.4 Clinical Insight: Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia
3. The Chromosome Kingdom
Story: Chromosomes as scrolls in the palace library of the nucleus
3.1 Chromosome Structure and Classification
  • 3.1.1 Karyotyping and Banding Techniques
  • 3.1.2 Chromosome Number and Types (Autosomes, Sex Chromosomes)
3.2 Cell Division: The Cycle of Genetic Life
  • 3.2.1 Mitosis - For Body Growth
  • 3.2.2 Meiosis - For Generational Continuity
  • 3.2.3 Nondisjunction: Misdistribution in the Royal Scrolls
4. Patterns of Inheritance - The Family Stories
Story: Genetics passed down like a family-owned heirloom
4.1 Mendelian Inheritance
  • 4.1.1 Autosomal Dominant and Recessive
  • 4.1.2 Sex-linked Inheritance
  • 4.1.3 Punnett Squares and Pedigrees
  • 4.1.4 Clinical Insight: Marfan Syndrome, Hemophilia
4.2 Non-Mendelian Inheritance
  • 4.2.1 Codominance, Incomplete Dominance
  • 4.2.2 Mitochondrial Inheritance - Maternal Lineage
  • 4.2.3 Genomic Imprinting and Anticipation
  • 4.2.4 Clinical Insight: Prader-Willi, Fragile X Syndrome
5. Mutations - The Plot Twists in the Genetic Tale
  • 5.1 Types of Mutations: Point, Frameshift, Silent, Nonsense
  • 5.2 Mutagenic Agents: Radiation, Chemicals, Viruses
  • 5.3 DNA Repair Mechanisms
  • 5.4 Clinical Insight: Cystic Fibrosis, Xeroderma Pigmentosum
6. Chromosomal Disorders - Royal Errors in the Genome Library
Story: Imagine mismatched scrolls leading to dysfunctional messages in the kingdom
  • 6.1 Numerical Abnormalities: Trisomies, Monosomies
    • 6.1.1 Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
    • 6.1.2 Edwards and Patau Syndromes
    • 6.1.3 Turner and Klinefelter Syndromes
  • 6.2 Structural Abnormalities: Translocations, Deletions, Inversions
    • 6.2.1 Robertsonian and Reciprocal Translocations
    • 6.2.2 Cri-du-chat Syndrome, Philadelphia Chromosome
7. Population Genetics - The Story of the Tribe
Story: Genes traveling across generations like cultural traits in tribes
8. Genetic Screening and Counseling - Preventive Wisdom
Story: The Oracle of Genes advises parents and patients
9. Cancer Genetics - The Rebellion of Cells
Story: Rogue cells staging a coup against the body
10. Molecular Techniques in Genetics - The Tools of Discovery
Story: The modern wizardry to decipher genetic secrets
11. Gene Therapy and Genetic Engineering - Rewriting the Script
12. Clinical Genetics in Practice - The Physician's Guide

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