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Strongest Boy in the World : How Genetic Information Is Reshaping Our Lives by Philip R. Reilly (2008, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherCold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press

ISBN-100879698314

ISBN-139780879698317

eBay Product ID (ePID)66264413

Product Key Features

Number of Pages320 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameStrongest Boy in the World : How Genetic Information Is Reshaping Our Lives

SubjectPhilosophy & Social Aspects, Life Sciences / Genetics & Genomics, Genetics

Publication Year2008

TypeTextbook

AuthorPhilip R. Reilly

Subject AreaScience, Medical

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight0 Oz

Item Length6.3 in

Item Width9.1 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2008-007544

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal599.93/5

SynopsisThis updated edition of Philip Reilly's highly praised and provocative book has been expanded to include an essay about the fast-moving and controversial field of personal genomics. In the essay, Reilly explains how new, cutting-edge technologies have facilitated the rapid discovery of genetic markers associated with ailments such as macular degeneration, heart disease, and schizophrenia. He describes how the same powerful technologies can be used to interpret the DNA sequence of anyone in the worldwho can afford it. But how valuable are the data obtained from these tests? Will "personalized medicine" really improve our health and well-being? And at what cost? Reilly's new essay is a worthy addition to his entertaining and informative collection of stories on topics such as genetics and the future of sports, the evolutionary origins of humans, the mysteries of genetic diseases, the similarities between dogs and people, the impact of genetic engineering on what we eat, and the ethical dimensions of stem cell research., This updated edition of Philip Reilly's highly praised and provocative book has been expanded to include an essay about the fast-moving and controversial field of personal genomics. In the essay, Reilly explains how new, cutting-edge technologies have facilitated the rapid discovery of genetic markers associated with ailments such as macular degeneration, heart disease, and schizophrenia. He describes how the same powerful technologies can be used to interpret the DNA sequence of anyone in the world--who can afford it. But how valuable are the data obtained from these tests? Will "personalized medicine" really improve our health and well-being? And at what cost? Reilly's new essay is a worthy addition to his entertaining and informative collection of stories on topics such as genetics and the future of sports, the evolutionary origins of humans, the mysteries of genetic diseases, the similarities between dogs and people, the impact of genetic engineering on what we eat, and the ethical dimensions of stem cell research., This updated edition of Philip Reilly's highly praised and provocative book has been expanded to include an essay about the fast-moving and controversial field of personal genomics. It is a worthy addition to his entertaining and informative collection of stories on topics such as genetics and the future of sports, the evolutionary origins of humans, the mysteries of genetic diseases, the similarities between dogs and people, the impact of genetic engineering on what we eat, and the ethical dimensions of stem cell research. Book jacket.

LC Classification NumberQH431.R383 2008