Recent Trends in Cytogenetic Studies: Methodologies and Applications (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789535101789)

Recent Trends in Cytogenetic Studies - Methodologies and Applications deals with recent trends in cytogenetics with minute details of methodologies that can be adopted in clinical laboratories. The chapters deal with basic methods of primary cultures, cell lines and their applications; microtechnologies and automations; array CGH for the diagnosis of fetal conditions; approaches to acute lymphoblastic and myeloblastic leukemias in patients and survivors of atomic bomb exposure; use of digital image technology and using chromosomes as tools to discover biodiversity. While concentrating on the advanced methodologies in cytogenetic studies and their applications, authors have pointed out the need to develop cytogenetic labs with modern tools to facilitate precise and effective diagnosis to benefit the patient population.

Author: Padma Tirunilai
ISBN-10: 9535101781
ISBN-13: 9789535101789
Publisher: Intechopen
Language: English
Published: 03/02/2012
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.44d