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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.

ISBN: 9780780816947
ISBN: 0780816943
Physical Description: xvii, 761 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Edition: Seventh edition.
Publisher: Detroit, MI : Omnigraphics, [2019]

Williams, Angela, 1963- (editor.). Omnigraphics, Inc., (issuing body.).

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.