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The Thalassemias: The Role of Molecular Genetics in an Evolving Global Health Problem**Previously presented at the annual meeting of The American Society of Human Genetics, in Los Angeles, on November 7, 2003.

D. J. Weatherall

The American Journal of Human Genetics · 2004 · 82 citations · 46 references

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