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Genetics and Genomics in Medicine: Mastering the Molecular Revolution to Advance Targeted Therapy and Individualized Patient Management is a comprehensive and modern textbook that brings together the rapidly evolving fields of human genetics, molecular biology, and clinical genomics. Designed for medical students, laboratory medicine trainees, genetic counseling students, and advanced clinicians, this book provides a clear and structured pathway from foundational genetic principles to cutting-edge applications in precision medicine. With a strong emphasis on clinically relevant concepts, the book explores how genomic science is reshaping diagnosis, prevention, and treatment in modern healthcare. Beginning with the fundamentals of DNA structure, gene expression, and chromosomal organization, it builds toward more advanced topics such as mutational mechanisms, epigenetics, multifactorial disease, developmental genetics, and cancer genomics. Each chapter integrates molecular theory with real-world medical implications, helping readers understand how genomic variation translates into health and disease. The text also highlights the expanding role of genomics in clinical practice, including genetic counseling, reproductive medicine, prenatal screening, and hereditary disease risk assessment. Special attention is given to precision medicine, gene-based therapies, genome editing technologies, and the growing influence of artificial intelligence in genomic analysis and patient care. Key features include: Comprehensive coverage of human genetics, genomics, and molecular medicine from basic principles to advanced clinical applications Clear explanations of genomic variation, inheritance patterns, epigenetics, and complex disease mechanisms In-depth exploration of cancer genomics and precision oncology approaches Clinical focus on genetic counseling, reproductive genomics, and prenatal diagnosis Discussion of emerging technologies including gene therapy, genome editing, and AI in medicine Integrated clinical insights to support decision-making in individualized patient management A forward-looking perspective on the ethical, legal, and social implications of genomic medicine Written in a clear and accessible style, this textbook bridges the gap between molecular science and clinical practice, making it an essential resource for understanding how genomics is transforming modern medicine and shaping the future of personalized healthcare.

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