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Sickle cell anemia Sickle cell anemia Ruth Bjorklund "Provides comprehensive information on the causes, treatment, and history of sickle cell anemia"--Provided by publisher. OL15031606W
Wither Wither Lauren DeStefano It's an amazing literary experience brought to us by Lauren DeStefano. In Wither, the author explores an scenario where nothing is as it used to be. After genetic mutations made in order to extin… OL15691134W
Generating evidence for genomic diagnostic test development Generating evidence for genomic diagnostic test development Theresa M. Wizemann,Adam C. Berger "Ten years after the sequencing of the human genome, scientists have developed genetic tests that can predict a person's response to certain drugs, estimate the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease… OL16191745W
The boy in the moon The boy in the moon Brown, Ian Ian Brown's son, Walker, was born with a genetic mutation so rare that doctors call it an orphan syndrome: at most, three hundred people around the world live with it. At thirteen, Walker is still in… OL16264886W
Encyclopedia of human genetics and disease Encyclopedia of human genetics and disease Evelyn B. Kelly "This two-volume encyclopedia examines the history, characteristics, causes, and treatment of genetic disease, as well as the science of genetics itself"-- OL16714393W
Molecular genetic pathology Molecular genetic pathology Liang Cheng,David Y. Zhang This book presents up-to-date material containing fundamental information relevant to the clinical practice of molecular genetic pathology. Part I examines the clinical areas of molecular biology, ge… OL16975233W
Two small footprints in wet sand Two small footprints in wet sand Anne-Dauphine Julliand "'Add life to days when we cannot add days to life.' Thaïs is almost two. Like most well-loved children, she is happy. She laughs as she runs on the beach. But her footprints in the sand, with toes t… OL17822942W
Shallow Pond Shallow Pond Alissa Grosso "High school senior 'Babie' Bunting is constantly mistaken for her two older sisters, and when her oldest sister comes down with a mysterious illness, Babie and fellow orphan Zach Faraday discover th… OL17850330W
Not fade away Not fade away Alexander, Rebecca (Psychotherapist) "The inspiring memoir of a young woman who is slowly losing her sight and hearing yet continues to live each day with grace and purpose. Thirty-four-year-old Rebecca Alexander is a psychotherapist, a… OL17891369W
Small molecule therapy for genetic disease Small molecule therapy for genetic disease Jess G. Thoene "This book summarizes the substantial work that has been accomplished in the treatment of inborn errors of metabolism with simple molecules. These agents are discrete, often of natural origin, and pr… OL18347961W
Coping with hereditary diseases Coping with hereditary diseases Marian B. Jacobs Examines common hereditary diseases and ways of avoiding them, discussing diabetes, heart disease, cancer, alcoholism, and the exploration of one's family medical tree. OL1835780W
Human genetic diseases Human genetic diseases Dijana Plaseska-Karanfilska The genetics science is less than 150 years old, but its accomplishments have been astonishing. Genetics has become an indispensable component of almost all research in modern biology and medicine. H… OL19856217W
Mercies in disguise Mercies in disguise Gina Kolata "The phone rings. The doctor from California is on the line. "Are you ready Amanda?" The two people Amanda Baxley loves the most had begged her not to be tested-at least, not now. But she had to find… OL20048385W
Genetics of mental disorders Genetics of mental disorders Stephen V. Faraone,Debby W. Tsuang,Ming T. Tsuang "This volume offers a comprehensive and readable introduction to the science and practice of psychiatric genetics. The authors illuminate the complex interplay of genes and environmental factors invo… OL20143846W
Death House Death House Sarah Pinborough 1 volume ; 20 cm OL21609456W
Pediatric nursing Pediatric nursing National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners ANA and a workgroup of pediatric nurse experts, from across their specialty and representing seven professional organizations, convened to update and expand the 2008 edition to accommodate ongoing an… OL26174056W
Hereditary diseases Hereditary diseases Fern G. Brown Discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatment of inheritable diseases such as cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, Tay-Sachs, and diabetes and explores the field of genetic counseling. OL3352021W
The encyclopedia of phobias, fears, and anxieties The encyclopedia of phobias, fears, and anxieties Christine Adamec,Ronald M. Doctor,Ada P., Ph.D. Kahn Explains the meaning of terms and concepts related to specific phobias, forms of therapy, and medicines, and identifies key researchers. OL504374W
Missing genetic pieces Missing genetic pieces Sherry Baker-Gomez VCFS is also referred to as Velo Cardio Facial Syndrome, CHARGE Syndrome, Shprintzen Syndrome, DiGeorge Sequence, Pierre Robin Sequence, Potter Sequence. OL5855355W
Babies by Design Babies by Design Ronald M. Green,Ronald Michael Green Already technology enables parents to select some genetic traits for their children, and soon it will be possible to begin to shape ourselves as a species. Countering loud cries of alarm, bioethics e… OL8003118W
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