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• catalog abstract "The rapid advances in genetic testing are having a profound impact on millions of people around the world. Hardly a week goes by without news reports about the discovery of a new gene, usually linked to a chronic and often deadly disease. Is the information good or bad news, useful or irrelevant? What is the meaning of this new-found knowledge for people and their families? And, most important, how can we use this information to improve our lives and those of our children? Many families wanting to avail themselves of the latest genetic discoveries have, until now, been unable to fully understand their options. Double-Edged Sword, presents the practical applications of the genetic revolution - what the latest findings mean for families who suffer from genetic diseases as well as for the myriad people who want to use genetic screening to improve their lives. Double-Edged Sword also explores the many negative issues that have arisen with the proliferation of genetic testing. The identification of a gene for a devastating disease does not necessarily mean that a cure is imminent. Under these circumstances is a person better or worse off with the knowledge of his or her genetic makeup? And what about expectant parents who, learning the genetic makeup of their fetus, face the wrenching decision of whether or not to abort? What will prevent employers and insurance companies from using genetic test results to discriminate between the "healthy" and "sick"? Double-Edged Sword, elucidates, through case histories, fascinating stories, and the latest research, the key issues that surround the social, medical, and ethical implications of the genetic revolution. Although this genetic revolution will dramatically change the way we live our lives in the near future, the danger of abuse is great and growing, and our society must be prepared to confront these astounding new capabilities. Since the time will soon come when each of us will be tempted to take advantage of genetic screening, almost everyone will find valuable information in this book.".
• catalog contributor b7356831.
• catalog created "1994.".
• catalog date "1994".
• catalog date "1994.".
• catalog dateCopyrighted "1994.".
• catalog description "Ch. 1. Doctor, Is My Baby Okay?: New Life-or-death choices face prospective parents -- Ch. 2. Of Physicists and Phages: Interactions of molecules explain life -- Ch. 3. The Golden Age: DNA molecules carry the instructions for life -- Ch. 4. The Enemy Within: Genetic histories predict future health -- Ch. 5. Fixing Bad Genes: Molecular surgery attacks fatal genetic diseases -- Ch. 6. Early Detection of Infection: Diagnosis of fatal infectious disease changes interpersonal interactions -- Ch. 7. Who Gave It to Me?: Genetic methods make people accountable for spreading infection -- Ch. 8. Beyond Reasonable Doubt: DNA fingerprinting enters the courtroom -- Ch. 9. Body Enhancement? Availability of potent biological molecules stimulates personal experimentation -- Ch. 10. Toward Universal Screening Genetic testing will guide future health decisions -- Ch. 11. Society and the Revolution: Ethnic diversity and big money raise social problems.".
• catalog description "Double-Edged Sword also explores the many negative issues that have arisen with the proliferation of genetic testing. The identification of a gene for a devastating disease does not necessarily mean that a cure is imminent. Under these circumstances is a person better or worse off with the knowledge of his or her genetic makeup? And what about expectant parents who, learning the genetic makeup of their fetus, face the wrenching decision of whether or not to abort? What will prevent employers and insurance companies from using genetic test results to discriminate between the "healthy" and "sick"?".
• catalog description "Double-Edged Sword, elucidates, through case histories, fascinating stories, and the latest research, the key issues that surround the social, medical, and ethical implications of the genetic revolution. Although this genetic revolution will dramatically change the way we live our lives in the near future, the danger of abuse is great and growing, and our society must be prepared to confront these astounding new capabilities. Since the time will soon come when each of us will be tempted to take advantage of genetic screening, almost everyone will find valuable information in this book.".
• catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 237) and index.".
• catalog description "The rapid advances in genetic testing are having a profound impact on millions of people around the world. Hardly a week goes by without news reports about the discovery of a new gene, usually linked to a chronic and often deadly disease. Is the information good or bad news, useful or irrelevant? What is the meaning of this new-found knowledge for people and their families? And, most important, how can we use this information to improve our lives and those of our children? Many families wanting to avail themselves of the latest genetic discoveries have, until now, been unable to fully understand their options. Double-Edged Sword, presents the practical applications of the genetic revolution - what the latest findings mean for families who suffer from genetic diseases as well as for the myriad people who want to use genetic screening to improve their lives.".
• catalog extent "ix, 242 p. :".
• catalog hasFormat "Double-edged sword.".
• catalog identifier "0201408384 :".
• catalog isFormatOf "Double-edged sword.".
• catalog isPartOf "Helix book.".
• catalog isPartOf "Helix books".
• catalog issued "1994".
• catalog issued "1994.".
• catalog language "eng".
• catalog publisher "Reading, Mass. : Addison-Wesley,".
• catalog relation "Double-edged sword.".
• catalog subject "1995 I-081".
• catalog subject "616/.042 20".
• catalog subject "Genetic Engineering.".
• catalog subject "Genetic engineering Social aspects.".
• catalog subject "Genetics, Medical.".
• catalog subject "Medical genetics Social aspects.".
• catalog subject "QZ 50 D782d 1994".
• catalog subject "RB155 .D76 1994".
• catalog subject "Sociology.".
• catalog tableOfContents "Ch. 1. Doctor, Is My Baby Okay?: New Life-or-death choices face prospective parents -- Ch. 2. Of Physicists and Phages: Interactions of molecules explain life -- Ch. 3. The Golden Age: DNA molecules carry the instructions for life -- Ch. 4. The Enemy Within: Genetic histories predict future health -- Ch. 5. Fixing Bad Genes: Molecular surgery attacks fatal genetic diseases -- Ch. 6. Early Detection of Infection: Diagnosis of fatal infectious disease changes interpersonal interactions -- Ch. 7. Who Gave It to Me?: Genetic methods make people accountable for spreading infection -- Ch. 8. Beyond Reasonable Doubt: DNA fingerprinting enters the courtroom -- Ch. 9. Body Enhancement? Availability of potent biological molecules stimulates personal experimentation -- Ch. 10. Toward Universal Screening Genetic testing will guide future health decisions -- Ch. 11. Society and the Revolution: Ethnic diversity and big money raise social problems.".
• catalog title "Double-edged sword : the promises and risks of the genetic revolution / Karl A. Drlica.".
• catalog type "text".