- 356 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
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About this book
The genetic revolution has provided incredibly valuable information about our DNA, information that can be used to benefit and inform—but also to judge, discriminate, and abuse. An essential reference for living in today's world, this book gives the background information critical to understanding how genetics is now affecting our everyday lives. Written in clear, lively language, it gives a comprehensive view of exciting recent discoveries and explores the ethical, legal, and social issues that have arisen with each new development.
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Yes, you can access DNA by Linda L. McCabe,Edward R.B. McCabe in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Health Policy. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Table of contents
- Contents
- Foreword by Victor A. McKusick
- Acknowledgments
- 1. DNA Sequence Does Not Equal Destiny
- 2. What Is Genomics?
- 3. Genetic Determinism
- 4. The Evolution and Deconstruction of Human-Centered Biology
- 5. Race and Ethnicity: Your History Is Written in Your Genes
- 6. Gender as a Spectrum, Not a Dichotomy
- 7. Genome-Based Forensics
- 8. When Genes Belong to Groups and Not Individuals
- 9. Genes as Commodities: Ownership of Genes by Business Interests
- 10. Protection against Genetic Discrimination: The New Civil Right
- 11. Reproductive Technologies: On the Road to Designer Babies?
- 12. Reproductive Cloning: From Farm Animals to Pets to Humans?
- 13. Therapeutic Cloning and Regenerative Medicine
- 14. Gene Therapy: Can the Promise Be FulWlled?
- 15. Large Population Assessments: The Foundation for Genomic Medicine
- 16. Hidden Destiny: Unbounded by Your DNA
- Bibliography
- Illustration Credits
- Index