title: [Problems in human genetics].
abstract: A survey is given of the objectives of human genetics as well as of the relations between neurology and human genetics. Genetic problems of spinal progressive muscular atrophy are discussed in greater detail. What is of fundamental importance for genetic research is a clear diagnostic classification of the respective form of spinal muscular atrophy by means of the electromyogram and muscular biopsy as well as a demarcation from other myopathies.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002869:Chromosome Aberrations / Q000235:genetics*; D025063:Chromosome Disorders; D005799:Genes, Dominant; D005808:Genes, Recessive; D006580:Genetic Carrier Screening; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007621:Karyotyping; D009133:Muscular Atrophy / Q000235:genetics*; D013118:Spinal Cord Diseases / Q000235:genetics*
vernacular_title: Probleme der Humangenetik.