• The current edition provides the basic concepts of human genetics.
• The initial chapters of the book deal with introduction, structure of chromosomes, and its abnormalities.
• Chapter on chromosomal abnormalities provide information related to genetic syndromes augmented with related illustrations.
• Other chapters include genes, inheritance, population genetics, prevention and treatment of genetic diseases.
• Different types of inheritance are presented with pedigree analysis.
• Emphasis has also been made on latest techniques for prenatal diagnosis.
• Gives an overview of Human Genome Project.
• Includes new tables, flow charts and new improved diagrams.