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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 understand...

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Détails bibliographiques
Cote:Libro Electrónico
Auteur principal: McCabe, Linda L., 1947-
Autres auteurs: McCabe, Edward R. B., McKusick, Victor A. (Victor Almon), 1921-2008
Format: Électronique eBook
Langue:Inglés
Publié: Berkeley : University of California Press, ©2008.
Sujets:
Medical genetics > Moral and ethical aspects.
Genetic engineering > Moral and ethical aspects.
Genetics, Medical > ethics
Genetic Engineering > ethics
Genomics > ethics
Génétique médicale > Aspect moral.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Diseases > Genetic.
MEDICAL > Genetics.
MEDICAL > Health Policy.
Genetic engineering > Moral and ethical aspects
Medical genetics > Moral and ethical aspects
Ethik
Humangenetik
Reproduktionsmedizin
Accès en ligne:Texto completo
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Résumé: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.
Description matérielle:1 online resource (xv, 339 pages) : illustrations
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-327) and index.
ISBN:9780520933934
0520933931
9781435653665
1435653661
1281385492
9781281385499
9786611385491
6611385495

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