Recent Trends in Cytogenetic Studies : Methodologies and Applications

Tirunilai, Padma

Recent Trends in Cytogenetic Studies : Methodologies and Applications - IntechOpen 2012 - 1 electronic resource (158 p.)

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Recent Trends in Cytogenetic Studies - Methodologies and Applications deals with recent trends in cytogenetics with minute details of methodologies that can be adopted in clinical laboratories. The chapters deal with basic methods of primary cultures, cell lines and their applications; microtechnologies and automations; array CGH for the diagnosis of fetal conditions; approaches to acute lymphoblastic and myeloblastic leukemias in patients and survivors of atomic bomb exposure; use of digital image technology and using chromosomes as tools to discover biodiversity. While concentrating on the advanced methodologies in cytogenetic studies and their applications, authors have pointed out the need to develop cytogenetic labs with modern tools to facilitate precise and effective diagnosis to benefit the patient population.


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English

2157 9789535101789 9789535152231

10.5772/2157 doi


Medical genetics

Medical genetics