Main description:

Based on one leading center's experience with over 100,000 cases, the new edition of this extensively illustrated atlas provides a detailed manual for procedures and techniques in preimplantation genetic diagnosis. New topics in this edition include de novo mutations, diseases with genetic predisposition, and HLA typing. The book provides insight from authors who are pioneers in some of the procedures described.

Contents:

Text Section. Normal and Abnormal Human Preimplantation Development in Relation to Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis and Establishment of Embryonic Stem Cells. Micromanipulation and Biopsy of Polar Bodies, Blastomeres and Blastocysts. Nuclear Transfer Techniques for Preimplantation Diagnosis and Prospect for Artificial Gamete Formation. Preimplantation Diagnosis for Aneuploidies. Preimplantation Diagnosis for Translocations. Preimplantation Diagnosis for Single-Gene Disorders. Future Perspectives for Preimplantation Diagnosis. Atlas Section. Normal and Abnormal Human Preimplantation Development in Relation to Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis and Establishment of Embryonic Stem Cells. Micromanipulation and Biopsy of Polar Bodies, Blastomeres and Blastocysts. Nuclear Transfer Techniques for Preimplantation Diagnosis and Prospect for Artificial Gamete Formation. Preimplantation Diagnosis for Aneuploidies. Preimplantation Diagnosis for Translocations. Preimplantation Diagnosis for Single-Gene Disorders. Index