• Edition 4
• Published by Omnigraphics, Inc.

As medical researchers unlock the secrets of the human genome, they are learning that nearly all diseases have a genetic component. This work offers information on how genes work, and it provides facts about the most common genetic disorders, including those that arise from mutations in specific genes, those that arise from chromosomal abnormalities, and disorders with genetic and environmental components, such as cancer, diabetes, mental illness, obesity, and addiction. Reports on current research initiatives describe the newest breakthroughs in the causes and treatments of genetic disorders, gene therapy, and pharmacogenetics. A special section offers guidance to parents of children with genetic disorders, and other chapters discuss genetic counseling, prenatal testing, newborn screening, and genetic discrimination. The book concludes with a glossary of genetic terms and a list of resources for additional help and information.

• Published/Released: April 2010
• Original Copyright: 2009
• ISBN 13: 9780780811096
• ISBN 10: 0780811097
• Product number: 250079
• Shipping Weight: 1.00 lbs (0.45 kgs)

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