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OverviewYour no-nonsense guide to genetics With rapid advances in genomic technologies, genetic testing has become a key part of both clinical practice and research. Scientists are constantly discovering more about how genetics plays a role in health and disease, and healthcare providers are using this information to more accurately identify their patients' particular medical needs. Genetic information is also increasingly being used for a wide range of non-clinical purposes, such as exploring one's ancestry. This new edition of Genetics For Dummies serves as a perfect course supplement for students pursuing degrees in the sciences. It also provides science-lovers of all skill levels with easy-to-follow and easy-to-understand information about this exciting and constantly evolving field. This edition includes recent developments and applications in the field of genetics, such as: Whole-genome and whole-exome sequencing Precision medicine and pharmacogenetics Direct-to-consumer genetic testing for health risks Ancestry testing Featuring information on some of the hottest topics in genetics right now, this book makes it easier than ever to wrap your head around this fascinating subject. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Tara Rodden Robinson (Auburn University; Oregon State University) , Lisa Spock (Indiana University School of Medicine)Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc Imprint: For Dummies Edition: 3rd edition Dimensions: Width: 18.80cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.10cm Weight: 0.522kg ISBN: 9781119633037ISBN 10: 1119633036 Pages: 400 Publication Date: 10 February 2020 Audience: General/trade , General Replaced By: 9781394210190 Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTara Rodden Robinson, PhD, was an instructor and Postdoctoral Fellow in Genetics in the Department of Biological Sciences at Auburn University. She has also been an instructor at Oregon State University. Lisa Cushman Spock, PhD, CGC, is a clinical genomics specialist and former genetics counselor at Indiana University School of Medicine. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |