genetic disorders

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.

Tay-Sachs disease destroys the nerve cells of the brain and spinal cord, and its symptoms show up in infancy. This book describes the condition and the genetic causes behind it, follows researchers on their path to scientific discovery, identifies people who have heroically cared for children with this heartbreaking disease, and tracks the latest treatments and research aimed at helping those living with it.

Cystic Fibrosis is a fatal genetic condition that affects people physically and mentally every day. This book describes the disease and the genetic causes behind it, follows researchers on their path to scientific discovery, identifies people who have excelled despite the condition, and tracks the latest treatments and research aimed at helping those with the condition. Sidebars highlight medical breakthroughs and the people who made them.

Down syndrome is caused by a flaw in the genetic code that affects the mental and physical development of people with it. This book describes the condition and the genetic causes behind it, follows researchers on their path to scientific discovery, identifies people with the condition who have excelled despite the bullying they endure, and tracks the latest treatments and research aimed at helping those living with it.