First published in 1960, "MMBID" continues as the most comprehensive reference for all clinicians and investigators in human genetics. According to Dr. Scriver, the 8th edition heralds the opening of the era of functional genomics and those forms of genetic disease, with metabolic and known molecular explanations. The growth in the physical size and scope of this text is a reflection of the expansion in the knowledge base. This edition features 255 chapters, an increase of 101 chapters from the last edition, and 6000 pages ...
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First published in 1960, "MMBID" continues as the most comprehensive reference for all clinicians and investigators in human genetics. According to Dr. Scriver, the 8th edition heralds the opening of the era of functional genomics and those forms of genetic disease, with metabolic and known molecular explanations. The growth in the physical size and scope of this text is a reflection of the expansion in the knowledge base. This edition features 255 chapters, an increase of 101 chapters from the last edition, and 6000 pages written by the leading experts for each condition.
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