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Abstract

This is the second revision and updating of a book which from the first established a notable standard of excellence and remains without parallel in its area. To keep pace with the information explosion which has occurred in the areas encompassed by this volume the editors have effected major revisions of all chapters except one. New chapters have been added, notably that in cytogenetics. The extensive revision of the chapter on diabetes reflects the extensive new information on control mechanisms in this disease.