Genetic disorders sourcebook : basic consumer health information about heritable disorders, including disorders resulting from abnormalities in specific genes, such as hemophilia, sickle cell disease, and cystic fibrosis, chromosomal disorders, such as down syndrome, fragile x syndrome, and klinefelter syndrome, and complex disorders with environmental and genetic components, such as alzheimer disease, cancer, heart disease, and obesity; along with information about the human genome project, genetic testing and newborn screening, gene therapy and other current research initiatives, the special needs of children with genetic disorders, a glossary of terms, and a directory of resources for further help and information / edited by Sandra J. Judd.
Includes bibliographical references and index. New Book -- March -- 2014
Contents:
Part I : Introduction to genetics -- Part II : Disorders resulting from abnormalities in specific genes -- Part III : Chromosome abnormalities -- Part IV : Complex disorders with genetic and environmental components -- Part V : Genetic research -- Part VI : Information for parents of children with genetic disorders -- Part VII : Additional help and information.
Summary:
"Provides basic consumer health information about disorders caused by gene and chromosome abnormalities and those with genetic and environmental components, along with facts about genetic testing and treatment research, and guidance for parents of children with special needs. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.