Genetics and Auditory Disorders

Bronya J.B. Keats, Arthur N. Popper, Richard R. Fay

322 pages, parution le 16/04/2002

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Résumé

Genetics is fundamental to hearing function, and an understanding of genetics enhances both auditory research and the clinical treatment of the hearing impaired. Approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of hearing impairment have developed from technological advances in genetic research. This volume covers gene expression, mutations, mapping and cloning, as well as mitochondrial and cellular genetics. Chapters are also included on the uses of mouse models, genetic epidemiology and genetic counseling specifically for hearing impairment. As a comprehensive review of the genetics of hearing, this book will interest hearing researchers, clinicians and genetic counselors.

Contents

Introduction and overview: Genetics in auditory science and clinical audiology.
Genes and mutations in hearing impairment.
Mapping and cloning of genes for inherited hearing impairment.
Genetic epidemiology of deafness.
Cytogenetics and Cochlear expressed sequence tag (ESTs) for Identification of genes involved in hearing and deafness.
Autosomal and X-linked auditory disorders.
Hearing loss and mitochondrial DNA mutations: Clinical implications and biological lessons.
Mice as models for human hereditary deafness.
Genetic counseling for deafness.

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Springer
Auteur(s)	Bronya J.B. Keats, Arthur N. Popper, Richard R. Fay
Parution	16/04/2002
Nb. de pages	322
Format	16 x 24
Couverture	Relié
Poids	613g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780387985015
ISBN13	978-0-387-98501-5