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Advanced topics of genetic basis/components in prevalent diseases, genetically engineered organisms, food, gene transfer, and gene therapy. Genetic diseases and acquired diseases such as cancer and AIDS in addition to the health, safety, and ethical issues will be covered. Biochemical genetics based on the diagnostic tools, the prognosis, and the progression of selected biochemical disorders, as well as the treatments used with this group of conditions. Each topic includes a case presentation, clinical presentation, underlying biochemical defect, biochemical findings, pathogenesis of clinical findings based on understanding of the enzymatic defect, genetics, treatment, and prevention. |