Genomics: A Revolution in Health and Disease Discovery

Synopsis

Over the past 50 years, scientists have made incredible progress in the application of genetic research to human health care and disease treatment. Innovative tools and techniques, including gene therapy and CRISPR-Cas9 editing, can treat inherited disorders that were previously untreatable, or prevent them from happening in the first place. You can take a DNA test to learn where your ancestors are from. Police officers can use genetic evidence to identify criminals—or innocents. And some doctors are using new medical techniques for unprecedented procedures. Genomics: A Revolution in Health and Disease Discovery delves into the history, science, and ethics behind recent breakthroughs in genetic research. Authors Whitney Stewart and Hans Andersson, MD, present fascinating case studies that show how real people have benefitted from genetic research. Though the genome remains full of mysteries, researchers and doctors are working hard to uncover its secrets and find the best ways to treat patients and cure diseases. The discoveries to come will inform how we target disease treatment, how we understand our health, and how we define our very identities.

Copyright:

2021

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

144 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781728411576

Related ISBNs:

9781728411590, 9781541500563, 9781728401560, 9781728411583

Publisher:

Lerner Publishing Group

Date of Addition:

03/07/23

Copyrighted By:

Whitney Stewart and Hans C. Andersson, MD

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

History, Nonfiction, Science, Teens, Health, Mind and Body, Outdoors and Nature

Grade Levels:

Sixth grade, Seventh grade, Eighth grade, Ninth grade, Tenth grade, Eleventh grade, Twelfth grade

Reading Age:

11–18

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Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.