ISBN: 9780199720064

Women can be described as genetic mosaics because they have two distinctly different types of cells throughout their bodies. Unlike males, who have one X chromosome (inherited from their … Mehr…

Women can be described as genetic mosaics because they have two distinctly different types of cells throughout their bodies. Unlike males, who have one X chromosome (inherited from their mother), females have two X chromosomes in every cell (one from each parent). The fathers copy works in some cells, while the mothers copy works in others. These two X chromosomes often function differently, especially if one carries a defective gene. Much has been written about the Y chromosome and its role in inducing maleness. This will be the first book about the X chromosome as a key to female development and the role of X-related factors in the etiology of sex differences in human disease. Barbara Migeon, from the renowned McKusick-Nathan Institute at Johns Hopkins, is a major figure in clinical genetics and is eminently qualified to write this book, and she writes clearly and effectively. She describes both the underlying molecular mechanisms and the remarkable genetic consequences of X inactivation and its role in determining the biological concepts characteristic of women. Females are Mosaics will be valuable to geneticists, biologists, and all health professionals interested in women's health.; PDF; Scientific, Technical and Medical > Pre-clinical medicine: basic sciences > Medical genetics, Oxford University Press<

ISBN: 9780199720064

Much has been written about the Y chromosome and its role in inducing maleness.This will be the first book about the X chromosome as a key to female development and the role of X-related … Mehr…

Much has been written about the Y chromosome and its role in inducing maleness.This will be the first book about the X chromosome as a key to female development and the role of X-related factors in the etiology of sex differences in human disease.Barbara Migeon, from the renowned McKusick-Nathan Institute at Johns Hopkins, is a major figure in clinical genetics and is eminently qualified to write this book, and she writes clearly and effectively.She describes both the underlying molecular mechanisms and the remarkable genetic consequences of X inactivation and it role in determining the biological concepts characteristic of women.; PDF; Scientific, Technical and Medical > Pre-clinical medicine: basic sciences > Medical genetics, Oxford University Press<

2007, ISBN: 9780199720064

X Inactivation and Sex Differences in Disease, eBooks, eBook Download (PDF), [PU: Oxford University Press], Oxford University Press, 2007

2007, ISBN: 9780199720064

X Inactivation and Sex Differences in Disease, eBook Download (PDF), eBooks, [PU: Oxford University Press]

2007, ISBN: 9780199720064

eBook Download (PDF), eBooks, [PU: Oxford University Press]