Psychiatric Genetics Genomics P

The first section of the book introduces the reader to molecular biology and the techniques of molecular genetics. The coverage then moves on to consider the ge... » 

The first section of the book introduces the reader to molecular biology and the techniques of molecular genetics. The coverage then moves on to consider the genetics of normal and abnormal development, followed by a look at the genetics of abnormal behaviour in adults. This section includes, amongst others, consideration of personality disorders, schizophrenia and the dementias. The final section considers the applications of the work and covers issues such as counselling and ethics, closing with a look to the future. «