Includes bibliographical references and index.

Basic cell biology: structure and function of genes and chromosomes -- Genetic variation: its origin and detection -- Autosomal dominant and recessive inheritance -- Sex-linked and mitochondrial inheritance -- Clinical cytogenetics: the chromosomal basis of human disease -- Gene mapping -- Immunogenetics -- Cancer genetics -- Multifactorial inheritance and common disease -- Genetic screening, genetic diagnosis and gene therapy -- Clinical genetics and genetic counseling.