Human Genetics 7th Edition

Human Genetics 7th Edition by S. D. Gangane

Human Genetics, 7th Edition by S. D. Gangane is a concise and comprehensive textbook designed primarily for undergraduate medical students. This edition has been updated according to the competency-based genetics curriculum under the revised National Medical Commission guidelines introduced in 2024.

The book presents essential concepts of human and medical genetics in a clear and accessible format. It integrates fundamental genetic principles with clinically relevant disorders, diagnostic methods, prenatal testing, genetic counselling and modern therapeutic approaches.

Numerous line diagrams, clinical photographs, flowcharts and tables facilitate rapid understanding and retention. Chapter summaries support examination revision, while questions and answers at the end of the chapters help students evaluate their knowledge and prepare for theory and viva examinations.

Key Features

• Updated according to the revised competency-based genetics curriculum
• Concise and student-friendly presentation of essential concepts
• Includes more than 120 illustrations and learning aids
• Features relevant diagrams, photographs, flowcharts and tables
• Summary boxes highlight important examination topics
• Includes chapter-wise questions with answers for self-assessment
• Prepares students for theory and viva examinations
• Updated chapters on cytogenetics and chromosomal abnormalities
• Expanded coverage of developmental genetics and immunogenetics
• Includes new information on next-generation sequencing
• Provides complimentary access to the complete eBook
• Includes online animations for improved conceptual understanding

New Topics in the 7th Edition

• Telomeres and ageing
• Jacobsen syndrome
• Williams syndrome
• Cell-signalling pathways in developmental genetics
• Chediak–Higashi syndrome
• Job syndrome
• Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome
• X-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome
• Ataxia-telangiectasia
• Next-generation sequencing

Major Topics Covered

• Historical development of human genetics
• Cytogenetics
• Molecular genetics
• Chromosomal abnormalities and syndromes
• Developmental genetics
• Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance
• Biochemical genetics
• Genetics of blood groups
• Immunogenetics
• Cancer genetics
• Genetic components of common diseases
• Population genetics
• Prenatal diagnosis and genetic testing
• Genetic counselling
• Gene therapy
• Stem-cell therapy
• Epigenetics

Online Resources

• Complimentary access to the complete eBook
• Animation explaining transcription
• Animation explaining translation
• Animation on haemoglobin structure
• Animation on immunoglobulin structure
• Animation explaining gene therapy
• Animation explaining stem-cell therapy

Recommended For

• Undergraduate medical students
• First-year MBBS students
• BDS and allied health students
• Postgraduate medical students
• Genetics and molecular-biology students
• Medical teachers and clinical instructors
• Laboratory professionals
• Medical college and institutional libraries

Book Information

Buy Human Genetics 7th Edition in Bangladesh

Buy Human Genetics 7th Edition by S. D. Gangane from Century Publishers, a trusted medical bookshop in Nilkhet, Dhaka. This concise medical genetics textbook is ideal for MBBS, BDS and other health-science students.

Order online from Century Publishers for reliable home delivery across Bangladesh, subject to current stock availability.