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Human Chromosome Variation: Heteromorphism, Polymorphism and Pathogenesis

  • Is the first book with comprehensive listing of both heteromorphisms and microarray changes (microdeletions, microduplications) that allows genetic lab directors and/or clinical geneticists/counselors easy and immediate access to case-relevant material
  • Combines the scientific expertise of two experienced molecular/cytogeneticists and laboratory directors with a clinical geneticist who has conducted over 25,000 new patient evaluations
  • Has unique and extensive discussion of clinical correlation with laboratory testing that confronts the most important challenge of modern genetics, that of distinguishing pathogenic from benign variation
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xx
  2. Introduction

    • Herman E. Wyandt, Golder N. Wilson, Vijay S. Tonk
    Pages 1-9
  3. Human Chromosome Methods and Nomenclature

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 11-11
    2. Chromosome Heteromorphism

      • Herman E. Wyandt, Golder N. Wilson, Vijay S. Tonk
      Pages 13-36
    3. Frequencies of Heteromorphisms

      • Herman E. Wyandt, Golder N. Wilson, Vijay S. Tonk
      Pages 37-46
    4. Clinical Populations

      • Herman E. Wyandt, Golder N. Wilson, Vijay S. Tonk
      Pages 47-56
    5. Euchromatic Variants

      • Herman E. Wyandt, Golder N. Wilson, Vijay S. Tonk
      Pages 57-61
    6. Chromosome Heteromorphism (Summaries)

      • Herman E. Wyandt, Golder N. Wilson, Vijay S. Tonk
      Pages 63-142
  4. Genomics and DNA Polymorphism: Molecular Cytogenetics and DNA Diagnosis

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 143-143
    2. Fragile Sites

      • Herman E. Wyandt, Golder N. Wilson, Vijay S. Tonk
      Pages 145-173
    3. Chromosome Variation Detected by Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization (FISH)

      • Herman E. Wyandt, Golder N. Wilson, Vijay S. Tonk
      Pages 175-189
    4. Array-Comparative Genomic Hybridization/Microarray Analysis: Interpretation of Copy Number Variants

      • Herman E. Wyandt, Golder N. Wilson, Vijay S. Tonk
      Pages 191-234
    5. A CNV Catalogue

      • Herman E. Wyandt, Golder N. Wilson, Vijay S. Tonk
      Pages 235-417
    6. Gene and Genome Sequencing: Interpreting Genetic Variation at the Nucleotide Level

      • Herman E. Wyandt, Golder N. Wilson, Vijay S. Tonk
      Pages 419-454
    7. Summary

      • Herman E. Wyandt, Golder N. Wilson, Vijay S. Tonk
      Pages 455-459
  5. Back Matter

    Pages 461-490

About this book

This new edition now titled “Human Chromosome Variation: Heteromorphism, Polymorphism and Pathogenesis” provides the reader with an up-to-date overview of microarrays, fragile sites, copy number variations and whole genome sequencing. Greatly expanding the discussion of microarray analysis in the previous edition of the book, are new chapters on microarray and genomic analysis, plus comprehensive tables on the subtle microdeletions and microduplications that are found on each chromosome, including 235 recurring copy number variants that are associated with well-established or emerging chromosomal syndromes. The current edition features concise information on cytogenetic methods and applications, extending these discussions to DNA analysis and genome sequencing. Sections on euchromatin, heterochromatin, FISH pattern, fragile site, copy number, and DNA sequence variation are integrated with actual clinical examples from cytogenetic laboratories and from clinical practice. The principles that allow for the distinction between benign chromosome / DNA variation and pathogenic heteromorphisms / polymorphisms are discussed and include references to the latest organizational guidelines and genomic or population databases. 

The two previous incarnations of this book: the ‘Atlas of Human Chromosome Heteromorphism’, and ‘Human Chromosome Variation: Heteromorphism and Polymorphism’ have been standard reference works in most cytogenetic laboratories, used by laboratory directors and clinicians all around the world. While widely used sections from the previous edition on cytogenetic technologies and heteromorphisms are retained intact the present volume adds extensive material on copy number variations (polymorphisms detected by microarray analysis), fragile sites in disease and cancer, and practical views on interpreting emerging technologies, including whole exome sequencing. 

Thisbook should be of interest to clinicians, technicians and students who are or will be exposed to DNA and/or chromosome analysis and the data derived from these continuously developing techniques. This fully updated book volume will bring the reader up to speed on the latest technologies, their applications, benefits and drawbacks and as such, is a must read for anyone with an interest in DNA and chromosome analysis and the distinction between benign variation and pathogenic mistakes.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Genesys Diagnostics, Inc , Oakdale, USA

    Herman E. Wyandt

  • Department of Pediatrics, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, USA

    Golder N. Wilson, Vijay S. Tonk

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Human Chromosome Variation: Heteromorphism, Polymorphism and Pathogenesis

  • Authors: Herman E. Wyandt, Golder N. Wilson, Vijay S. Tonk

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-3035-2

  • Publisher: Springer Singapore

  • eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2017

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-10-3034-5Published: 07 April 2017

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-981-10-9770-6Published: 31 July 2018

  • eBook ISBN: 978-981-10-3035-2Published: 28 March 2017

  • Edition Number: 2

  • Number of Pages: XX, 490

  • Number of Illustrations: 58 b/w illustrations, 29 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Gene Function, General Practice / Family Medicine

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Softcover Book USD 249.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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Hardcover Book USD 249.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
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