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The language of life : DNA and the revolution in personalized medicine / Francis S. Collins.

Collins, Francis S.
2010
616.042 C712l 2010
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Title
The language of life : DNA and the revolution in personalized medicine / Francis S. Collins.
Author
Collins, Francis S.
Edition
1st ed.
ISBN
9780061733178
0061733172
0061733180
9780061733185
Imprint
New York : Harper, c2010.
Language
English
Description
xxv, 332 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Call Number
616.042 C712l 2010
System Control No.
(OCoLC)496102257
(OCoLC)496102257
Summary
A medical revolution is upon us, and leading geneticist Collins explains its dimensions here. Our knowledge of the genetic basis for disease has increased exponentially in recent years, and we are now able to understand and treat diseases at the molecular level with personalized medicine--care based on an individual's genetic makeup. Collins presents cutting-edge science for lay readers who want to take control of their medical lives. He discusses cancer, obesity, aging, racial differences, and a host of other concerns, as well as the medical advances directly attributable to the Human Genome Project. He is also not shy about taking on large political issues: he points out problems with our current health-care system, discusses stem-cell research, and in a cogent commentary, recommends--with caveats--direct-to-consumer DNA testing. He does a superb job of humanizing a complex scientific and medical subject.--From publisher description.
Note
Includes index.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note
The future has already happened
When genes go wrong, it gets personal
Is it time to learn your own secrets?
Getting personal with the big C
What's race got to do with it?
Genes and germs
Genes and the brain
Genes and aging
The right drug at the right dose for the right person
A vision for the future.
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