Help Me Understand Genetics

Cells and DNA - Cells, genes, and chromosomes Mutations and Health - Gene mutations, chromosomal changes, and conditions that run in families How Genes Work - Proteins, cell growth, and cell division Gene Families - Groups of genes that share important characteristics Inheriting Genetic Conditions - Inheritance patterns and understanding risk Genetics and Human Traits - How genes influence various human characteristics Genetic Consultation - Finding and visiting a genetic counselor or other genetics professional Genetic Testing - Benefits, costs, risks, and limitations of genetic testing Newborn Screening - Testing all babies in their first days of life for certain disorders and conditions Gene Therapy - Experimental techniques, safety, ethics, and availability The Human Genome Project - Sequencing and understanding the human genome Genomic Research - Next steps in studying the human genome Precision Medicine - Disease treatment and prevention strategies tailored to variability in genes, environment, and lifestyle

• | Author: U.s. National Library of Medicine|Lister Hill Lister Hill National Center for Biomedical Communications, Penny Hill Press
• | Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• | Publication Date: Apr 11, 2017
• | Number of Pages: 228 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 154543364X
• | ISBN-13: 9781545433645