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DNA : promise and peril /

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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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: McCabe, Linda L., 1947-
Otros Autores: McCabe, Edward R. B., McKusick, Victor A. (Victor Almon), 1921-2008
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Berkeley : University of California Press, ©2008.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • DNA sequence does not equal destiny
  • What is genomics?
  • Genetic determinism
  • The evolution and deconstruction of human-centered biology
  • Race and ethnicity : your history is written in your genes
  • Gender as a spectrum, not a dichotomy
  • Genome-based forensics
  • When genes belong to groups and not individuals
  • Genes as commodities : ownership of genes by business interests
  • Protection against genetic discrimination : the new civil right
  • Reproductive technologies : on the road to designer babies?
  • Reproductive cloning : from farm animals to pets to humans?
  • Therapeutic cloning and regenerative medicine
  • Gene therapy : can the promise be fulfilled?
  • Large population assessments : the foundation for genomic medicine
  • Hidden destiny : unbounded by your DNA.