Scope
Human genetics refers to the study of how various genes and traits are inherited over generations in humans. The study of human genetics provides a framework for understanding human biology and the basic concept of inheritance. Advancements in sequencing technologies and resultant accessibility and affordability in sequencing human genomes across populations have tremendously increased our ability to discover genes and diagnose various diseases.
This topic includes outlining and understanding the advancements in how genetic disorders are inherited as well as discussing the various technologies and methods developed to detect and diagnose the different genetic disorders. The various subtopics that are included in this topic of the book series are Mendelian Genetics, cytogenetics, molecular genetics, biochemical genetics, genomics, population genetics, developmental genetics, clinical genetics, and genetic counseling. Furthermore, this topic includes a discussion of the different disorders concerning their mode of inheritance, causative genes, and reproductive risks ranging from those with simple Mendelian inheritance to those that involve non-Mendelian inheritance or polygenic risks.
keywords
Human Genetics Inheritance Mendelian Genetics Cytogenetics Molecular Genetics Biochemical Genetics Genomics Population Genetics Developmental Genetics Clinical Genetics Genetic Counseling Polygenic Risk Non-Mendelian Disorders