Examining the ethical, legal, and medical concerns around genetic testing, this book explores the breadth of genetic testing, its possibilities, and the controversies surrounding it.
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Sarah Boslaugh is a statistician and public health expert. She holds a PhD from the City University of New York, USA and an MPH from Saint Louis University, USA.
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Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Genetic testing has provided important clues to understanding our health, but it has also raised many ethical, legal, and medical questions and concerns. This book explores the breadth of genetic testing, its possibilities, and the controversies that surround its use.The mapping of the human genome has paved the way for a variety of genetic tests. Expectant mothers can have their fetus screened for a variety of genetic abnormalities, and couples worried that they might be carriers for a genetic disorder can be tested before deciding to have children. Women can be screened for the BRCA2 gene that has been linked to increased risk of breast cancer. Individuals curious about their ancestry can find out more about their heritage. Genetic testing can also be used to establish paternity and help solve crimes.This book explores the history of genetic testing, including the rise of direct-to-consumer tests, and outlines the current applications and contexts in which genetic testing is performed. It delves deep into the ethical, legal, financial, medical, and psychological issues and controversies that surround genetic testing. It also provides a variety of useful materials, including case studies, a timeline of critical events, and a directory of resources. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 00073473031
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Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Genetic testing has provided important clues to understanding our health, but it has also raised many ethical, legal, and medical questions and concerns. This book explores the breadth of genetic testing, its possibilities, and the controversies that surround its use.The mapping of the human genome has paved the way for a variety of genetic tests. Expectant mothers can have their fetus screened for a variety of genetic abnormalities, and couples worried that they might be carriers for a genetic disorder can be tested before deciding to have children. Women can be screened for the BRCA2 gene that has been linked to increased risk of breast cancer. Individuals curious about their ancestry can find out more about their heritage. Genetic testing can also be used to establish paternity and help solve crimes.This book explores the history of genetic testing, including the rise of direct-to-consumer tests, and outlines the current applications and contexts in which genetic testing is performed. It delves deep into the ethical, legal, financial, medical, and psychological issues and controversies that surround genetic testing. It also provides a variety of useful materials, including case studies, a timeline of critical events, and a directory of resources. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers CIN1440866503VG
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