Bücher von Michael Dean

Provides an overview of the progress made in molecular medicine applying genetics and genomics to the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of human diseases. Specifically, the methods for identifying genes involved in human diseases are described. Examples from 10 genes and diseases are provided, drawing on the author's research.

Scientists now have a basic blueprint or roadmap of how a single damaged cell can develop into a pre-malignant lesion, a primary tumour, and finally, a lethal tumour that may spread throughout the body and resist both medical therapy and host immune responses. This book provides an overview of our current understanding of this cancer blueprint.