Isbn: 9789080630253 (1 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Original printed doctoral dissertation presented at Maastricht University in 2002. This specialized study examines the behavioural phenotypes associated with two dynamic mutation disorders, Fragile X Syndrome and Myotonic Dystrophy. Jean Steyaert explores the relationship between genetic mutation, cognitive functioning, behaviour and psychiatric characteristics, drawing together research from clinical genetics, developmental psychology and neuropsychiatry. The thesis includes studies on cognitive profiles in Fragile X syndrome, behavioural and psychiatric characteristics, genetic aspects of the FMR1 mutation, and the behavioural phenotype associated with myotonic dystrophy. A scarce original printed academic thesis of interest to researchers, clinicians and collectors in medical genetics, neurodevelopmental disorders, behavioural phenotypes and rare disease studies. Condition: Good to Very Good. Original softcover with visible light shelf and edge wear, including rubbing and minor corner wear. Binding remains sound. Interior appears clean and complete.…