<p>Provides detailed discussions of the most recent developments in gene mapping and manipulation to improve the diagnosis, detection, prevention, and treatment of various cardiovascular diseases--including hypertension, arrhythmias, inherited cariomyopathies, hyperlipidemia, aortic aneurysms, Marfa
Molecular Genetics, Gene Transfer, and Therapy
โ Scribed by W. Jean Dodds, James E. Womack
- Publisher
- Academic Press
- Year
- 1997
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 243
- Series
- Advances in Veterinary Medicine 40
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
Animal science is being transformed by advances in molecular genetics. This book covers this exciting transformation. Both the diagnosis and treatment of disease are discussed in seven chapters by a team of leading international authorities. From oncogenesis and hemophilia to retroviral virulence and genome mapping, this volume yields an understanding of fundamental mechanisms of action and insightful means of diagnosis and treatment. Practicing veterinarians and researchers in animal science will find this book useful.
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