The New Genetics of Mental Illness
Download or Read eBook The New Genetics of Mental Illness PDF written by Peter McGuffin and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Peter McGuffin |
| Publisher | : Butterworth-Heinemann |
| Total Pages | : 317 |
| Release | : 2013-10-22 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781483164274 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1483164276 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (74 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The New Genetics of Mental Illness by : Peter McGuffin
Book excerpt: The New Genetics of Mental Illness is a collection of papers that discusses the advancement of molecular biology in the context of psychiatry. The book presents papers that are organized thematically. The text first discusses the basics of biology and quantitative models, and then proceeds to covering linkage analysis. Next, the book deals with various mental disorders, including schizophrenia, eating disorders, and developmental disorders. The remaining materials turn their attention to dementia and Huntington's disease. The book will be of great use to researchers and practitioners of behavioral sciences, such as psychology and psychiatry.
