Genetic testing and gene therapy

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Title:

Genetic testing and gene therapy

ISBN:

9781622755721

Edition:

First edition.

Physical Description:

xviii, 174 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.

Series:

Biotechnology revolution.

Contents:

Genes and heredity -- Human genetic disease -- Genetic counseling and testing -- Gene therapy -- Bioethical considerations.

Subject Term:

Genetic disorders.

Human chromosome abnormalities -- Diagnosis.

Gene therapy.

Added Author:

Wolfe, James, 1960-

Local Subject:

Teen nonfiction collection.

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Library	Call Number	Status
Searching... Oakdale Library	TEEN 616.042 GEN	Searching... Unknown
Searching... R.H. Stafford Library (Woodbury)	TEEN 616.042 GEN	Searching... Unknown

Modern science has made remarkable advances in genetics. This volume covers the foundations of genes and heredity to give readers a solid understanding of what modern genetics has been built on, before examining the ways in which genetic testing is used to assess genetic risk. Also featured are the many ways researchers and medical professionals are using gene therapy to improve lives, as well as bioethical considerations and social ramifications inherent in going even further with genetics.

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