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Autore |
Haga Susanne B. |
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The book of genes and genomes / / Susanne B. Haga |
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New York, New York : , : Springer, , [2022] |
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©2022 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (xiv, 236 pages) : color illustrations |
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Collana |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Genetics |
Medical genetics |
Genomics |
Genètica |
Genòmica |
Llibres electrònics |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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From genes to genomes in all living things -- My family’s health history (and why it is important for me to know) -- A savior sibling -- Too few, too many -- You have probably already had a genetic test (but no one told you): newborn screening -- Sweet blood -- Will this drug work for you? -- No two cancers the same -- Correcting genes -- Hunting the invisible bugs -- Can genes explain behavior? -- I will have the genetically modified foods, please -- Cleaning up the environment -- Genetics and the crime scene: just like TV? -- Are humans related to cavemen? -- (Re-)creating new life -- Home-based genetic testing: a brave new world. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This engaging book offers the general reader a succinct account of advances in genetics and genomics, showing their influence on our understanding of health and medicine, evolution, and biology, and how they push the boundaries of ethics and social values. |
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