Genes, Chromosomes, and Disease: From Simple Traits, to Complex Traits, to Personalized Medicine
| Author | : Nicholas W. Gillham |
| Publisher | : FT Press |
| Total Pages | : 353 |
| Release | : 2011 |
| ISBN-10 | : |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Genes, Chromosomes, and Disease: From Simple Traits, to Complex Traits, to Personalized Medicine by : Nicholas W. Gillham
Download or read book Genes, Chromosomes, and Disease: From Simple Traits, to Complex Traits, to Personalized Medicine written by Nicholas W. Gillham and published by FT Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This readable overview covers the rise of medical genetics through the past century, and the eugenic impulses it has inspired. Nicholas Gillham reviews the linkages between genes and disease; ethnic groups & rsquo; differential susceptibility to genetic traits and disorders; personalized medicine; and crucial social and ethical issues arising from the field & rsquo;s progress.
