Advances in Vision Research, Volume II: Genetic Eye Research in Asia and the Pacific

The second volume of Advances in Vision Research focuses on genetic eye research in Asia and the Pacific, with over sixty percent of human genes involved in eye diseases in the region remaining unknown. New efforts and awareness have sparked important discussions and plans to discover the genes responsible for many eye diseases. The book reviews the latest findings and discusses the efforts of the Asian Eye Genetic Consortium.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 468 pages
\n Publication date: 15 November 2018
\n Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore
\n

This second volume in the Advances in Vision Research series continues to explore the cutting-edge advancements in genetic eye research in Asia and the Pacific region. While there has been a significant surge in genetic eye research in Western countries, over sixty percent of the human genes associated with eye diseases in the Asian and Pacific population remain largely unknown. However, recent efforts and heightened awareness have sparked crucial discussions on this topic, leading to the implementation of new plans aimed at uncovering the genes responsible for numerous eye disorders within the population.

The book provides a comprehensive review of the latest findings in genetic eye research, encompassing diverse topics such as genetic aspects of human migration, DNA sequence analysis, genome-wide association analysis, and disease phenotypes. It also delves into the noteworthy contributions of the Asian Eye Genetic Consortium (AEGC), highlighting their pivotal role in developing strategies for identifying the novel Asian genes involved in various eye diseases.

Edited by esteemed experts in the fields of Human Genetics, Ophthalmology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Sensory Sciences, and Clinical Research, all chapters in this volume were written by leading researchers actively engaged in Asian eye genetics. Their expertise and insights contribute greatly to the understanding and advancement of this field.

Advancements in Vision Research, Volume II serves as an invaluable resource for a wide range of researchers, clinicians, clinical researchers, and allied eye health professionals who have a keen interest in eye diseases among the Asian population. It offers a comprehensive and up-to-date perspective on the state of genetic eye research in the region, providing valuable insights into the genetic basis of eye disorders and paving the way for future advancements in eye care and treatment.

\n Weight: 1152g\n
Dimension: 186 x 262 x 26 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9789811308833\n
Edition number: 1st ed. 2019\n