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Book | NF 616 G (Browse shelf) | Available | H037245555 |
"Basic consumer health information about hereditary diseases and disorders, including facts about the human genome, genetic inheritance patterns, disorders associated with specific genes, such as sickle cell disease, Hemophilia, and Cystic Fiborsis, chromosome disorders, such as Down syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, and Turner syndrome, and complex diseases and disorders resulting from the interaction of environmental and genetic factors, such as allergies, cancer, and obesity along with facts about genetic testing, suggestions for parents of children with special needs, reports on current research initiatives, a glossary of genetic terminology, and resources for additional help and information."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Provides background information on genes and how they work; describes genetic disorders associated with specific genes, chromosome disorders, and complex disorders with a genetic component; discusses family issues such as genetic counseling, prenatal testing, and newborn screening; reports on developments in genetic research; and includes resources for further study.
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