Abraham Lincoln's DNA and other adventures in genetics /
For laypeople and professionals alike who yearn for a better understanding of genetically engineered crops, DNA fingerprinting, cloning, or gene therapy, here is a valuable addition to a small but critical literature that will frame the public discourse as it is decided how to use the burgeoning kno...
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | |a Abraham Lincoln's DNA and other adventures in genetics / |c Philip R. Reilly. |
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| 504 | |a Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-330) and index. | ||
| 505 | 0 | 0 | |t Abraham Lincoln : did he have Marfan syndrome? -- |t Kings and queens : genetic diseases in royal families -- |t Toulouse-Lautrec : an artist despite his genes -- |t Old bones : DNA and skeletons -- |t DNA detectives : the new DNA evidence -- |t Cold hits : the rise of DNA felon databanks -- |t Genes and violence : do mutations cause crime? -- |t Wrongful birth : what should the doctor know? -- |t Mental illness : how much is genetic? -- |t Personality : were we born this way? -- |t Talent : nature or nurture? -- |t Gay genes : what's the evidence? -- |t Genetically modified organisms : the next green revolution? -- |t Transgenic animals : new foods and new factories -- |t Endangered species : new genes beat extinction -- |t Xenotransplantation : animal organs to save humans -- |t Cystic fibrosis : should everyone be tested? -- |t Breast cancer : the burden of knowing -- |t Alzheimer disease : are you at high risk? -- |t Gene therapy : the dream and the reality -- |t Genetic testing and privacy : who should be able to know your genes? -- |t Frozen embryos : people or property? -- |t Cloning : why is everyone opposed? -- |t Eugenics : can we improve the gene pool? |
| 520 | |a For laypeople and professionals alike who yearn for a better understanding of genetically engineered crops, DNA fingerprinting, cloning, or gene therapy, here is a valuable addition to a small but critical literature that will frame the public discourse as it is decided how to use the burgeoning knowledge of the genome. The lessons are delivered in the course of fascinating historical tales (including an especially enjoyable chapter on Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec) with a hint of Lewis Thomas-like awe and fascination with the power of genetic analysis. | ||
| 530 | |a Also available as an electronic book via the World Wide Web to institutions affiliated with netLibrary, Inc. | ||
| 650 | 0 | |a Human genetics |v Popular works. |0 http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2009126611 | |
| 650 | 0 | |a Medical genetics |v Popular works. |0 http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2010101244 | |
| 650 | 0 | |a Genetic engineering |v Popular works. |0 http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008117867 | |
| 650 | 1 | 2 | |a Genetics |v Popular Work. |
| 650 | 2 | 2 | |a Genetic Techniques |v Popular Work. |
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| 650 | 1 | 7 | |a DNA. |2 gtt |
| 650 | 1 | 7 | |a Erfelijke ziekten. |2 gtt |
| 650 | 1 | 7 | |a Gerechtelijke geneeskunde. |2 gtt |
| 650 | 1 | 7 | |a DNA-vingerafdrukken. |2 gtt |
| 650 | 1 | 7 | |a Ethische aspecten. |2 gtt |
| 650 | 1 | 7 | |a Genetische manipulatie. |2 gtt |
| 650 | 1 | 7 | |a Transgene organismen. |2 gtt |
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