• Edition 3
• Published by Facts on File

In recent years, doctors and scientists have made great strides in increasing our knowledge of hundreds of genetic disorders. Many serious disorders have now been identified as having a genetic basis, and treatment for birth defects has improved considerably. Substantially updated, The Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders and Birth Defects, Third Edition offers lay readers and professionals alike the most comprehensive single volume reference to congenital disorders and birth defects. This accessible volume contains more than 1,000 expertly written entries, including more than 135 new entries and more than 60 revised entries, extensive appendixes providing updated tables of statistics and directories of service and support groups, and a concise introductory history of human genetics. This new edition has been extensively updated to reflect the most current research.

• Published/Released: May 2010
• Original Copyright: 2008
• ISBN 13: 9781438120959
• ISBN 10: 1438120958
• Product number: 255474
• Shipping Weight: 1.00 lbs (0.45 kgs)

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