Genetic Disorders Sourcebook: Basic Consumer Health Information About Hereditary Diseases And Disorders (Health Reference Series)

Genetic Disorders Sourcebook, Third Edition explains how human inheritance works and offers facts about disorders linked to mutations in specific genes, such as sickle cell disease, hemophilia, and cystic fibrosis, or to chromosome abnormalities, such as Down syndrome, fragile X syndrome, and Turner syndrome. Reports on current research initiatives describe the development of new medical technologies that hold the promise of transforming the future of medical care. A glossary of genetic terms and resource directories for additional help and information are also included.