MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY

"Molecular Pathology - Unraveling the Genetic Underpinnings of Familiar Human Disorders" has been written to provide a comprehensive review to this rapidly growing subject. The book's contents will be useful to a wide variety of readership including medical students, residents, postgraduate fellows, and practitioners in both experimental and clinical pathology. The book has a central theme of studying both inherited and acquired genetic mutations, and their concomitant effects on the morphology and function of the cell. The Topics were carefully selected to provide a broad but concise overview of contemporary themes and understanding of the field. Basic concepts of human molecular biology and genetics are followed by a description and evaluation of the most commonly used analytical methods. This background is followed by an introduction to acquired genetic abnormalities underpinning various human malignancies. Discussions on pharmacogenetics and identity testing, and the application of molecular methods to the detection of viral pathogens including SARS-CoV-2, have been well illustrated. It is my hope that this book will help navigate the complex field of human molecular pathology.