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Loading... Genome: The Story of the Most Astonishing Scientific Adventure of Our Time the Attempt to Map All the Genes in the Humanby Jerry E. Bishop, Michael Waldholz
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Esta cuasinovela narra la historia del proyecto "Genoma humano" y todos sus antecedentes. Desde Venezuela a Utah, pasando por Guatemala, y desde la corea de Huntington a los oncogenes pasando por los retinoblastomas y los (las) enzimas de restricción, se nos cuenta el esfuerzo de cientos de científicos por conseguir desentrañar los misterios del código genético para prevenir y curar enfermedades. La historia es completamente adictiva., clara y muy emocionante. El libro acaba cuando se aprueba el proyecto Genoma humano, lo cual en su momento me dejó con muchas ganas de más. ( ) no reviews | add a review
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"Genome" tells the story of the most ambitious scientific adventure of our time. By gradually isolating and identifying all the genes in the human body--the blueprint for life--scientists are closing in on the ability to effectively treat and prevent nearly every disease that strikes man, from muscular dystrophy, diabetes, and cancer to heart ailments, alcoholism, and even mental illness. Such discoveries will change the course of human life. At the same time, they raise profound ethical questions that have tremendous implications: Can insurance companies demand genetic tests to determine who poses a health risk? Should parents be able to choose their baby's sex or eye color? Will employers screen out potential employees who are genetically susceptible to occupational health problems? An exciting true tale of discovery that is revolutionizing our world, "Genome" helps us understand our future. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)616.042Technology Medicine and health Diseases Pathology; Diseases; Treatment Genetic and hereditary diseases Genetic DiseasesLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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