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The human gene is the sequence of nucleotides present in DNA and RNA. Human genetics is concerned with the study of the inheritance of characteristics in human beings. The study of human heredity helps in prediction, diagnosis, and treatment of genetic disorders. Medical genetics, classical genetics, developmental genetics, molecular genetics, genomics, biochemical genetics, clinical genetics, genetic counseling, etc. are some of the fields that are closely related to this discipline. The book aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of human genetics and the recent researches in this field. It elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to human genetics. As this field is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of this book will help the readers understand the modern concepts and applications of the subject.