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1 Video Tape. This outstanding video examines some of the ethical issues associated with DNA testing and sets the stage for a national debate on the ramifications of human gene technology.As geneticists unlock the DNA code, they learn how differences in the DNA that makes up particular genes are linked to variations in physical traits - from an organism's size to its resistance or susceptibility to disease.While this knowledge holds promise for alleviating human suffering, DNA testing has presented real problems, including· genetic discrimination in employment and insurance· ethical issues around testing for an incurable genetic disease· issues of privacy and forensics surrounding DNA data banks· prenatal genetic testing with its implications for people with disabilities· genetic indicators being sought to explain everything from obesity to homosexuality.Then there are the big questions. To what extent should human beings interfere in the basic workings of nature? Are some genes better than others? Who decides what is normal? This video will spark discussion. ... Read more

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In this book, geneticist and science policy expert Doris Teichler Zallen explains clearly and sympathetically how genetic disorders are passed along in families; which hereditary disorders can be tested for using genetic technology; how the new DNA tests for genetic disorders work; what genetic tests can and can't reveal, and why the tests often do not give clear-cut answers; what questions one should ask doctors and genetic counselors; how the health care system, government policies, and insurance companies influence our options; and what the resources are for obtaining more information and counseling. Through the stories of real families and the choices they made about genetic testing, Zallen helps readers think through their own alternatives and discuss them with relatives. Does it Run in the Family? is essential reading for every family coping with inherited medical conditions and for the medical and genetics professionals involved in their decisions. It will also interest all readers who seek a clear explanation of the new DNA tests and the issues surrounding them. ... Read more

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From the author: KEY WORDS: RFLPS, NUCLEAR MARKERS, HUMAN GENETIC VARIATION, NORTH AFRICAN POPULATION

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Title: Twenty nuclear DNA polymorphisms in a Moroccan population: a comparison with seven other human populations.
Author: A. Fernandez-Santander
Publication: Human Biology (Refereed)
Date: October 1, 2002
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
Volume: 74Issue: 5Page: 695(12)

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Title: Genetic drift: the study of human genes has sparked a resurgence of debate about the true nature of race.
Author: Ziba Kashef
Publication: Colorlines Magazine (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 10Issue: 5Page: 17(6)

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This digital document is an article from Human Biology, published by Wayne State University Press on October 1, 2002. The length of the article is 6641 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the author: KEY WORDS: POPULATION GENETICS, MULTIPLE COMPARISON, ALLELIC FREQUENCY

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Title: Comparison of populations as a function of confidence intervals of gene probability.
Author: M. Sanchez
Publication: Human Biology (Refereed)
Date: October 1, 2002
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
Volume: 74Issue: 5Page: 707(17)

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Title: The gene scene: generating interest in biotech.(Chemfusion)
Author: Joe Schwarcz
Publication: Canadian Chemical News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2005
Publisher: Chemical Institute of Canada
Volume: 57Issue: 2Page: 10(1)

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Presents illustrative examples of disease in which gene-based interventions are plausible, as well as case studies of current research using both synthetic oligonucleotides and biological vectors. ... Read more

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Title: Mitochondrial DNA analysis of gene flow among six populations of collared lizards (Crotaphytus collaris) in west central Texas.
Author: James H. Campbell
Publication: The Texas Journal of Science (Refereed)
Date: May 1, 2002
Publisher: Texas Academy of Science
Volume: 54Issue: 2Page: 151(12)

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Author: Kerri Wachter
Publication: Skin & Allergy News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 1, 2008
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 39Issue: 8Page: 21(1)

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This digital document is an article from Science and Its Times, brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 1582 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.The histories of science, technology, and mathematics merge with the study of humanities and social science in this interdisciplinary reference work. Essays on people, theories, discoveries, and concepts are combined with overviews, bibliographies of primary documents, and chronological elements to offer students a fascinating way to understand the impact of science on the course of human history and how science affects everyday life. Entries represent people and developments throughout the world, from about 2000 B.C. through the end of the twentieth century. ... Read more

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Title: PYROSEQUENCING'S DNA TECHNOLOGY TO IDENTIFY TYPE 2 GENE.(type 2 diabetes)(Brief Article)
Publication: Biotech Equipment Update (Newsletter)
Date: October 1, 2000
Publisher: Worldwide Videotex
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