Human Gene Therapy

Klappentext Nichols explores the potential for gene therapy and identifies those who are candidates for it. Having provided a biomedical background for understanding somatic cell gene therapy! she takes a thoughtful look at complex and sensitive issues surrounding ethical! economic! and policy aspects of manipulating human genes. Zusammenfassung Nichols explores the potential for gene therapy and identifies those who are candidates for it. Having provided a biomedical background for understanding somatic cell gene therapy! she takes a thoughtful look at complex and sensitive issues surrounding ethical! economic! and policy aspects of manipulating human genes. Inhaltsverzeichnis The Potential of Gene Therapy Choosing Disease Candidates Diagnosis of Genetic Disorders Current Treatments for Genetic Diseases Preparation for Gene Therapy Progress Report: Experiments in Animals Ethical and Economic Issues Federal Oversight of Gene Therapy Prospects for the Future Appendix: NIH "Points to Consider" Document Resources Acknowledgments Glossary Index

Product details

• Authors: Institute of Medicine, Eve Nichols, Eve K. Nichols, Nichols Eve K.
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 22.03.1988
• EAN: 9780674414808
• ISBN: 978-0-674-41480-8
• No. of pages: 251
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biology, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Genetics & Genomics, Human biology, Genetics (non-medical)