Molecular Diagnostics

Molecular Diagnostics, 3rd Edition

Molecular Diagnostics, 3rd Edition, edited by George P. Patrinos, Wilhelm Ansorge, and other experts, provides a comprehensive overview of the technologies and applications used in clinical diagnostic laboratories. It covers molecular pathology techniques, DNA variation, gene expression analysis, next-generation sequencing, mass spectrometry, and protein-based methods. The book explores applications in genetic diagnosis, pharmacogenomics, molecular microbiology, forensic science, stem cell research, and genetically modified organism identification. It also addresses genetic counseling, ethical considerations, laboratory safety, and quality management, making it a valuable reference for professionals and students in molecular diagnostics and biomedical sciences.

Key Features

• Presents a comprehensive overview of modern molecular diagnostic technologies.
• Explains widely used molecular pathology techniques and their applications.
• Covers next-generation sequencing and mutation detection.
• Explores methods for analyzing gene expression and DNA variation.
• Introduces mass spectrometry and protein-specific diagnostic methods.
• Discusses genetic diagnosis and molecular testing applications.
• Examines pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine.
• Covers molecular microbiology and modern forensic science.
• Explores the identification and analysis of genetically modified organisms and stem cells.
• Addresses genetic counseling and related ethical and psychological issues.
• Discusses laboratory safety, quality management, and diagnostic laboratory operations.
• Features expert contributions from molecular pathologists, clinical chemists, and molecular geneticists.