{"product_id":"human-genetics-the-basics-paperback","title":"Human Genetics: The Basics - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRicki Lewis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHuman genetics has blossomed from an obscure biological science and explanation for rare disorders to a field that is profoundly altering health care for everyone. This thoroughly updated new edition of \u003ci\u003eHuman Genetics: The Basics\u003c\/i\u003e provides a concise background of gene structure and function through the lens of real examples, from families living with inherited diseases to population-wide efforts in which millions of average people are learning about their genetic selves. The book raises compelling issues concerning: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- The role of genes in maintaining health and explaining sickness \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Genetic testing, gene therapy, and genome editing \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- The common ancestry of all humanity and how we are affecting our future.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten in an engaging, narrative manner, this concise introduction is an ideal starting point for anyone who wants to know more about genes, DNA, genomes, and the genetic ties that bind us all.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRicki Lewis \u003c\/strong\u003eis Adjunct Professor of Medical Education at Alden March Bioethics Institute, Albany Medical Center, US. She has a PhD in Genetics, writes the DNA Science blog at the Public Library of Science, is a genetic counsellor, and is the author of several popular titles\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.44 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 14, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41811677642887,"sku":"9781138668010","price":46.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/14a4d9cd079c730dbb60e0848d1db554.webp?v=1734085663","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/human-genetics-the-basics-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}