medical genetics

Explains what genetic engineering is, looks at arguments for and against the science, discusses the debate over genetically modified food, provides information about cloning, eugenics, and chimeras--an organism that has DNA from a human and one or more additional sources, and examines political influences on genetic engineering. Includes photographs and illustrations, a time line, and other resources.

A report on genetic prophecy, how it will change the practice of medicine, and controversial issues future genetic research may raise.

Contains twenty-four stories in which the author looks at what is being learned from the study of human genes, and considers the effects of those discoveries on society.

Examines discoveries and developments in genetic knowledge, research, and technologies, explaining what genes are and how they work, the history of genetic manipulation, how genetic technology is used, and possible future applications.

Provides an account of one of the oldest and most successful genetic testing programs in the U.S.; examines prenatal testing and its implications; considers the motivations and activities of scientists who have studied human genes; and discusses some of the more controversial aspects of genetic research.

A collection of articles dealing with the issue of human cloning written by the most respected scientists, philosophers, theologians, and law professors of the twentieth century.

Provides information about the role of DNA and its connection to virtually all diseases. Discusses the significance of the scientific and medical revolution and provides case studies where people have been able to determine if they have a genetic mutation that could lead to a disease. Depicts the impact that personalized medicine has on humanity in general by unlocking the secrets of all diseases.

Explores how scientific research is leading to discoveries that may have the power to reverse aging, enhance memory and performance, and allow communication through robots and the Internet and examines the ethical debates surrounding those advances.

In examining the role that genetics plays in human health, this book introduces the essentials of genetics and looks at the ways in which scientists are attempting to correct genetic disorders.

Provides an account of one of the oldest and most successful genetic testing programs in the U.S.; examines prenatal testing and its implications; considers the motivations and activities of scientists who have studied human genes; and discusses some of the more controversial aspects of genetic research.