Community genetics and genetic alliances: eugenics, carrier testing, and networks of risk
Auteur :
Raz, Aviad E.
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780415496186
Date de publication :
27 août 2009
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
453 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Carrier testing of adults provides information about the risk of passing a genetic mutation to your children, leading to reproductive decisions. This study focuses on the interplay of community genetics and genetic alliances, exploring how 'genetic communities' have emerged both within existing ethnic groups and around patients' organizations.