Genetics and you / John F. Jackson.
Genetics and you / John F. Jackson.
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Publisher
Totowa, N.J. : Humana Press, c1996.
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N616.042/18
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Language
English
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Physical content
xii, 92 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Contents
Foreword / Victor A. McKusick -- Ch. 1. Principles of Genetics. Chromosomes, Genes, and DNA. Sex Determination - Xs and Ys. The Genetic Shuffle. Genetic Linkage. Flipping Coins. Cutting the Cards -- Ch. 2. Genetic Counseling. Definition. Who Needs Counseling? What the Counselor Needs. Constructing a...
Burden: What Does It Mean to Me? Reproductive Options -- Ch. 8. The Crystal Ball. Genetic Engineering. Cloning.
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Publisher
Totowa, N.J. : Humana Press, c1996.
Place of Publication
New Jersey
Date Published
c1996.
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Summary
Provides the nonprofessional with an awareness of why the risk for genetic disease may be so high and does so by explaining genetic principles in general.
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Genetics and you / John F. Jackson.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 85-87) and index.
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Date Copyright
c1996.
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N616.042/18
Record Identifier
74VMlBGdZ0Ol
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VMlBGdZ0Ol
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ISBN
0896033309 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780896033290 (hard cover : alk. paper)
0896033295 (hard cover : alk. paper)
9780896033306 (pbk. : alk. paper)
DDC
616.042
MMS ID
991003488109702626
