Human genetics and ethics /

Genes are the instructions for the growth and development of our bodies, however mutations in a person's genome can result in a genetic condition or disease. What are the dilemmas, risks and regulations associated with genetic testing and its related privacy and discrimination issues, gene pate...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Healey, Justin (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Thirroul, N.S.W. : The Spinney Press, [2018]
Colección:Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.)
Temas:
Human genetics > Law and legislation.
Human genetics > Moral and ethical aspects.
Genetic engineering > Law and legislation.
Génétique humaine > Aspect moral.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Real Estate > General.
Human genetics > Moral and ethical aspects
Human genetics > Law and legislation
Genetic engineering > Law and legislation
Australia
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Genes are the instructions for the growth and development of our bodies, however mutations in a person's genome can result in a genetic condition or disease. What are the dilemmas, risks and regulations associated with genetic testing and its related privacy and discrimination issues, gene patenting, and the prospect of human genetic enhancement? What are the ethical implications of gene therapies and gene editing (CRISPR)? Scientific progress, or playing God?
Descripción Física:1 online resource (60 pages) : colour illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781925339673
192533967X

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