genetic disorders

Provides comprehensive information on the causes, treatment, and history of sickle cell anemia.

Complete dictionary of genetic disorders and birth defects. Includes lists and addresses of federal 0rganizations, regional genetic services, and state treatment centers.

When twelve-year-old Rachel learns that her scoliosis has worsened and she will need to wear a back brace to keep her spine straight, she is devastated; afraid that she will not be able to play soccer, and terrified that she will not be able to hide her condition from her friends and classmates--but her mother is determined to spare her the spinal fusion surgery that she herself had as a teenager.

Hemophilia and other bleeding disorders loom over the lives of people with these conditions, and present constant danger. This book describes the condition and the genetic causes behind it, follows researchers on their path to scientific discovery, identifies people who have excelled despite having the problem, and tracks the latest treatments and research aimed at helping those living with it. Sidebars highlight medical breakthroughs and the people who made them.

Explores the social dangers of biomedical genetics, addressing both the social and ethical issues related to the study and advancement of human genetics.

When a rare genetic disorder steals away her memories and then her health, teenaged Sammie records notes in a journal to her future self, documenting moments great and small.

Provides an introduction to genetics, covering genes and heredity, genetic testing, and gene therapy.

Explores interaction between genes and the environment and discusses prenatal detection, genetic counseling, and medical strategies for helping children with birth defects.

Examines the causes and effects of genetic disorders such as Down Syndrome, hemophilia, sickle-cell anemia, and others; discusses genetic screening and research efforts in gene therapy; and includes names of suggested sources of additional information.