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Human genetics
Title:
Human genetics
Author:
Gerdes, Louise I., 1953- , editor.
Publication Information:
Farmington Hills, Mich : Greenhaven Press, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning, [2014]

©2014
Physical Description:
235 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 24 cm.
Summary:
"Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications"--
Language:
English
Contents:
Should people embrace human genetic enhancements and therapies? Gene therapies have the potential to improve human health / Focusing on human genomics to improve human health is impractical / Human embryonic stem cell research can meet ethical guidelines / Human embryonic stem cell cloning has failed to yield effective cures / Selecting a child's genetic traits will create a privileged elite / Is China really breeding a crop of genetically engineered geniuses? / Antidoping agencies anticipate genetic enhancement to improve athletic performance / How close are we to gene doping? / Should biotech companies be allowed to patent human genes? Gene patents promote scientific progress and medical innovation / Gene patents allow biotech companies to monopolize human genes / Human gene patents hurt women / Supreme Court gene-patent decision will inhibit genetic research / Supreme Court gene-patent decision will not inhibit genetic research / Are human genetic tests beneficial? Get ready for the risks of genetic testing / Direct-to-consumer genetic test concerns are unfounded / Genetic tests are not yet reliable or useful / Prenatal genetic testing helps women detect birth defects / Prenatal genetic testing promotes abortion / Prenatal genetic testing raises serious social concerns / What is the impact of collecting human genetic information? Collection of human genetic information poses threats to civil liberties / Americans are optimistic about the benefits of genomic information / To stop crime, share your genes / DNA databases threaten civil liberties and rights / Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act / Genetic Information Non-Discrinimation Act does not protect Americans from genetic discrimination
ISBN:
9780737769531

9780737769548
Format :
Book