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Genetics and You

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  • © 1996

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  1. John F. Jackson
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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. Principles of Genetics

    • John F. Jackson
    Pages 1-20

  3. Genetic Counseling

    • John F. Jackson
    Pages 21-26

  4. Prenatal Diagnosis

    • John F. Jackson
    Pages 27-42

  5. Teratogens

    • John F. Jackson
    Pages 43-45

  6. The New Genetics

    • John F. Jackson
    Pages 47-61

  7. Getting Your Questions Answered

    • John F. Jackson
    Pages 63-69

  8. Dealing with Your Decisions

    • John F. Jackson
    Pages 71-76

  9. The Crystal Ball

    • John F. Jackson
    Pages 77-77

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 79-92
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About this book

In Genetics and You, John F. Jackson, MD, an eminent medical geneticist of many years' experience, presents everything you need to know to understand and deal with inherited disease and its risks. He explains in simple understandable language the sometimes baffling principles of genetics that underlie genetic disorders. From these principles, Dr. Jackson clarifies the process of genetic counseling, demonstrates the importance of constructing a family pedigree, and describes the latest methods of prenatal diagnosis. You will also learn about the role of environmental factors in producing birth defects, how the new techniques from molecular biology can help in their early detection and prevention, and what your reproductive options may be. A glossary of terms reduces to everyday language the sometimes mystifying technical jargon used by geneticists. There is also an annotated bibliography describing other books to consult, as well as a list of organizations to contact for further information and help with specific problems.

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Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Genetics and You

  • Authors: John F. Jackson

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-0227-1

  • Publisher: Humana Totowa, NJ

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media New York 1996

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-89603-329-0Published: 05 October 1995

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-0-89603-330-6Published: 05 October 1995

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4612-0227-1Published: 07 March 2013

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XII, 92

  • Number of Illustrations: 9 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Biochemistry, general, Popular Science in Medicine and Health

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