Overview

Genetics is fundamental to hearing function, and an understanding of genetics enhances both auditory research and the clinical treatment of the hearing impaired. Approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of hearing impairment have developed from technological advances in genetic research. This volume covers gene expression, mutations, mapping and cloning, as well as mitochondrial and cellular genetics. Chapters are also included on the uses of mouse models, genetic epidemiology and genetic counseling specifically for hearing impairment. As a comprehensive review of the genetics of hearing, this book will interest hearing researchers, clinicians and genetic counselors.

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Author:   Bronya J.B. Keats ,  Richard R. Fay
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
Volume:   14
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.522kg
ISBN:  

9781441931290

ISBN 10:   1441931295
Pages:   324
Publication Date:   06 December 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock  
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Table of Contents

and Overview: Genetics in Auditory Science and Clinical Audiology.- Genes and Mutations in Hearing Impairment.- Mapping and Cloning of Genes for Inherited Hearing Impairment.- Genetic Epidemiology of Deafness.- Cytogenetics and Cochlear Expressed Sequence Tags (ESTs) for Identification of Genes Involved in Hearing and Deafness.- Autosomal and X-Linked Auditory Disorders.- Hearing Loss and Mitochondrial DNA Mutations: Clinical Implications and Biological Lessons.- Mice as Models for Human Hereditary Deafness.- Genetic Counseling for Deafness.

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From the reviews: This handbook represents one of the more recent additions to the expanding list of contributions arising from Springer, illuminating progress in auditory research. ! this is an excellent and authoritative description of the state of the art in human auditory genetics. This area is moving so fast and, hence I recommend interested readers to get it now ! . (R. C. Trembath, Human Genetics, Vol. 114 (3), 2004)

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