gene therapy

Text and photographs look at gene therapy, focusing on the history, the science behind the medical practices and the individuals responsible for major breakthroughs.

"Anthology of essays examining the issues of genetic engineering and gene therapy from technological, moral, and societal perspectives"--Provided by publisher.

Explores how and why gene editing was developed, how the technology works today, and how the technology will be advanced in the future.

"This book explores cancer and how people diagnosed with the disease manage it. It examines how cancer affects daily life, work, and school, and it explains the latest treatments available"--Amazon.

"Explores how and why gene editing was developed, how the technology works today, and how the technology will be advanced in the future"--Provided by publisher.

This guide to multiple sclerosis describes the difference between the four types of the disease and how sufferers can manage their symptoms through medications such as corticosteroids. Though scientists are unsure what causes MS or how to prevent it from flaring up, readers will learn about new research into the genetic factors of the disease that could lead to new gene therapy treatments.

First identified in the nineteenth century, Down syndrome is one of the most recognizable genetic disorders, marked by characteristic facial features and mild to moderate intellectual disability. Since scientists discovered in the 1950s that people with Down syndrome have an extra copy of chromosome 21, there has been much more research into the disorder, how to screen for it, and how to treat individuals who have it. This informative book covers all aspects of Down syndrome and includes accounts from people who have it.

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic metabolic disorder that affects the respiratory and digestive systems. Although the mortality rate for infants and children with cystic fibrosis used to be very high, more than half of all patients with cystic fibrosis now survive into adulthood thanks to the development of treatments such as gene therapy. This book explains the symptoms, causes, and treatments of cystic fibrosis, as well as highlighting the experiences of people who have the disease.

Examines how the science of genetics is used in the practice of medicine including in the development of diagnostic tests and treatments for diseases.

Gene therapy is a perennial hot-button issue in today's news cycle. This relatively new and experimental field involves inserting genetically altered genes into cells to replace defective genes. It can treat genetic disorders or provide a specialized disease-fighting function. The multifaceted topics surrounding gene therapy DNA, techniques, challenges, and risks are presented in this clear, understandable text, so that readers can grasp the ramifications and ethical concerns of this incredible technology. While gene therapy is currently only being tested for the treatment of diseases that have no cures, genetic engineering for many ailments and conditions is a very real possibility of the near future.