Journal of Medical Genetics · 1989 · 31 citations · 0 references
MedicineGeneticsPathologyHistologyHistopathologyHuman GeneticsDysplasiaEctodermal DysplasiasGenetic DisordersNeurocutaneous SyndromesPigmentary DisordersDisease Gene IdentificationEctodermal Dysplasia DiagnosticsEctodermal Dysplasia SyndromesMultipoint Linkage Analysis
Book reviewscomponent of the storage material (R D Jolly and coworkers) is an exciting new advance.At least two groups of researchers are applying linkage analysis using DNA markers in an effort to map the disease gene or genes.This volume is a must for anyone involved with the ceroid-lipofuscinoses at the bedside or in the laboratory.For any paediatric neurologist, geneti- cist, biochemist, or pathologist with only the haziest notions concerning this group of diseases, perusal will make you the local expert and provide the best introduction to one of the most intriguing enigmas in medicine.