Atlas of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (Encyclopedia of Visual Medicine Series)

"Based on one leading center's experience with over 100,000 cases, the new edition of this extensively illustrated atlas provides a detailed manual for procedures and techniques in preimplantation genetic diagnosis. New topics in this edition include mutations, diseases with genetic predisposition, and HLA typing. The book provides insight from authors who are pioneers in some of the procedures described"--Provided by publisher. Read more... Abstract: "Based on one leading center's experience with over 100,000 cases, the new edition of this extensively illustrated atlas provides a detailed manual for procedures and techniques in preimplantation genetic diagnosis. New topics in this edition include mutations, diseases with genetic predisposition, and HLA typing. The book provides insight from authors who are pioneers in some of the procedures described"--Provided by publisher Content: Text SectionNormal and Abnormal Human Preimplantation Development in Relation to Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis and Establishment of Embryonic Stem CellsMicromanipulation and Biopsy of Polar Bodies, Blastomeres and BlastocystsNuclear Transfer Techniques for Preimplantation Diagnosis and Prospect for Artificial Gamete FormationPreimplantation Diagnosis for AneuploidiesPreimplantation Diagnosis for TranslocationsPreimplantation Diagnosis for Single-Gene DisordersFuture Perspectives for Preimplantation DiagnosisAtlas SectionNormal and Abnormal Human Preimplantation Development in Relation to Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis and Establishment of Embryonic Stem CellsMicromanipulation and Biopsy of Polar Bodies, Blastomeres and BlastocystsNuclear Transfer Techniques for Preimplantation Diagnosis and Prospect for Artificial Gamete FormationPreimplantation Diagnosis for AneuploidiesPreimplantation Diagnosis for TranslocationsPreimplantation Diagnosis for Single-Gene DisordersIndex "Based on one leading center's experience with over 100,000 cases, the new edition of this extensively illustrated atlas provides a detailed manual for procedures and techniques in preimplantation genetic diagnosis. New topics in this edition include mutations, diseases with genetic predisposition, and HLA typing. The book provides insight from authors who are pioneers in some of the procedures described"--Résumé de l'éditeur