Genes, Chromosomes, and Disease: From Simple Traits, to Complex Traits, to Personalized Medicine

This very readable overview of the rise and transformations of medical genetics and of the eugenic impulses that have been inspired by the emerging understanding of the genetic basis of many diseases and disabilities is based on a popular nonmajors course, "Social Implications of Genetics,"...

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Other Authors: Gillham, Nicholas W Author (author)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: [Place of publication not identified] FT Press 2011
Edition:1st edition
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Summary:This very readable overview of the rise and transformations of medical genetics and of the eugenic impulses that have been inspired by the emerging understanding of the genetic basis of many diseases and disabilities is based on a popular nonmajors course, "Social Implications of Genetics," that Gillham gave for many years at Duke University. The book is suitable for use as a text in similar overview courses about genes and social issues or genes and disease. It gives a good overview of the developments and status of this field for a wide range of biomedical researchers, physicians, and students, especially those interested in the prospects for the new, genetics-based personalized medicine.
Item Description:Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 336 p.) : ill
Audience:Recomendada
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780132623247
9781283016537
9786613016539
9780132623230