Genomics: A Revolution in Health and Disease Discovery

by Whitney Stewart and Hans C. Andersson

Book Overview

Over the past 50 years, scientists have made incredible progress in the application of genetic research to human health care and disease treatment. Innovative tools and techniques, including gene therapy and CRISPR-Cas9 editing, can treat inherited disorders that were previously untreatable, or prevent them from happening in the first place. You can take a DNA test to learn where your ancestors are from. Police officers can use genetic evidence...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1541500563
• ISBN13: 9781541500563
• Release Date: September 2020
• Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books (Tm)
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 11 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 6 to Postsecondary