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The man behind the syndrome The man behind the syndrome Peter Beighton,Greta Beighton Two hundred and ten entries to physicians for whom genetic disorders and syndromes were named. Section I contains pictures, references, biographical information, and comments on the eponymic nomencla… OL111763W
Genetic data and the law Genetic data and the law Mark Taylor "Research using genetic data raises various concerns relating to privacy protection. Many of these concerns can also apply to research that uses other personal data, but not with the same implication… OL16191598W
Genetics for dummies Genetics for dummies T. R. Robinson A practical guide that gets you up to speed on all the fundamentals and the most recent discoveries in genetics, in easy-to-understand terms. You'll see how people are applying genetic science to fig… OL16668522W
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
Principles of molecular medicine Principles of molecular medicine Cam Patterson Overview of internal medicine, including recent discoveries in molecular medicine, and numerous applications. OL18286790W
Genetic dissection of neural circuits and behavior Genetic dissection of neural circuits and behavior Stephen F. Goodwin The latest volume in the widely-praised Advances in Genetics series OL19824434W
Molecular medicine Molecular medicine R. J. Trent Molecular medicine is the application of gene or DNA based knowledge to the modern practice of medicine. This book provides contemporary insights into how the genetic revolution is influencing medica… OL19889062W
Genomic messages Genomic messages George J. Annas "Ready or not, medical practice is changing. Advances in the field of genomics--the study of how our DNA is constructed and functions--have made it easier for physicians to diagnose, treat, and even … OL20008078W
DNA is not destiny DNA is not destiny Steven J. Heine "Do you fear what might be lurking in your DNA? Well, now you can find out, and you most likely will. Scientists expect one billion people to have their genomes sequenced by 2025, and as the price dr… OL20054861W
Molecular biology in medicine Molecular biology in medicine Timothy M. Cox,Sinclair, John Ph. D. Molecular Biology in Medicine provides a guide through the concepts, language and approaches of molecular biology and shows how it is applied to the practice of medicine. It introduces the basics of … OL20801769W
Routledge Handbook of Genomics, Health and Society Routledge Handbook of Genomics, Health and Society Stephen Hilgartner,Sahra Gibbon,Barbara Prainsack The Handbook provides an essential resource at the interface of Genomics, Health and Society, and forms a crucial research tool for both new students and established scholars across biomedicine and s… OL20930688W
The mysterious world of the human genome The mysterious world of the human genome Ryan, Frank How could a relatively simple chemical code give rise to the complexity of a human being? How could our human genome have evolved? And how does it actually work? Your genome defines you at the most p… OL20983347W
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
New frontiers in genetics New frontiers in genetics Sandy Bornstein Discusses new advances in genetic science and examines the benefits, risks, and potential problems that these pose for the human community now and in the future. OL4778462W
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
The human genome The human genome Julia E. Richards,R. Scott Hawley This second edition of a very successful text reflects the tremendous pace of human genetics research and the demands that it places on society to understand and absorb its basic implications. The hu… OL5802011W
Biochemistry and Genetics Biochemistry and Genetics Golder N. Wilson This one-of-a-kind test prep guide helps you to test your knowledge of essential biochemistry and genetics concepts for the USMLE Step 1; practice with 500 USMLE Step 1-style questions with reference… OL7913615W
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
The language of life The language of life Francis S. Collins From New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned doctor and geneticist Francis Collins, a book that will forever change how you think about your body, your health, and the future of medicine… OL8453996W
Our future inheritance Our future inheritance Alun Richard Jones Includes a chapter on organ transplantation. OL9428141W
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