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The everything-you-need-to-know WIRED guide to the future of genomics Genome sequencing is one of the most exciting scientific breakthroughs of the past thirty years. But what precisely does it involve and how is it developing? In this brilliantly wide-ranging, one-stop guide WIRED journalist Rachael Pells explains the science behind genomics. She analyses its practical applications in medical diagnosis and the treatment of conditions that range from cancer to severe allergic reactions to cystic fibrosis. She considers its potential to help with advances in agriculture and environmental science. She explores the ethics of genetic modification and the dangers involved when humans 'play God'. And she addresses the fundamental question- to what extent will future advances transform human longevity and the quality of life.

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Author:   Rachael Pells ,  WIRED
Publisher:   Cornerstone
Imprint:   Penguin (Cornerstone)
Dimensions:   Width: 13.20cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 17.70cm
Weight:   0.165kg
ISBN:  

9781847943408

ISBN 10:   1847943403
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   23 June 2022
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Rachael Pells (Author) Rachael Pells is a widely published freelance journalist and regular contributor to WIRED. WIRED (Author) WIRED is the world's most authoritative and respected publication reporting on the emerging trends, ideas and technologies shaping our world. Our mission is to tell the stories of the people who are driving this change and to understand its impact on business, society and individuals. WIRED has become synonymous with informed and intelligent analysis of these transformational forces and the significance of them for industries and individuals and is a consistently reliable predictor of change.

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