Bibliograph

Genetics and medicine, by Toney Allman

Type

Label

Genetics and medicine, by Toney Allman

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grade 9 to 12

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Genetics and medicine

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

by Toney Allman

Series statement

Next-generation medical technology series

Summary

The science of genetics is revolutionizing the practice of medicine. Using genetics, drugs are being developed from bacteria, viruses are carrying new coding instructions into human bodies, cancer treatments are targeting the specific gene mutations from which the disease arises, and individual genetic profiles are determining both the risk of and treatments for some diseases. From diagnosing genetic disorders prenatally to replacing faulty genes with normal ones, medical researchers are paving the way to a future in which previously fatal diseases can be eliminated

Table Of Contents

Understanding genes and DNA -- Personalized medicine -- Creating new medicines -- Gene therapy and genetic disease -- Prenatal genetic testing

Target audience

adolescent

Classification