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Chronology of science : from Stonehenge to the Human Genome Project / by Rosner, Lisa.(CARDINAL)373415;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 397-402) and index.
Subjects: Chronologies.; Biographies.; Science; Scientists; Science;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Cracking the code of life [videorecording] / by Arledge, Elizabeth.; Collins, Francis S.; Lander, Eric S.; Venter, J. Craig.; Clear Blue Sky Productions.; WGBH Video (Firm)(CARDINAL)268015;
Director of photography, Ben McCoy, Erich Roland; editors, Caren Myers, Doug Quade; music, Ray Loring.Correspondent, Robert Krulwich.Describes the Human Genome Project, a research project decoding human DNA. The question is whether humans want to know what is in our genes and whether these discoveries will lead to cures.Not rated.DVD.
Subjects: Documentary television programs.; Science television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Celera Genomics.; National Center for Human Genome Research (U.S.).; Human Genome Project.; Human gene mapping.; Human genetics; DNA; Human genome;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Playing God? : genetic determinism and human freedom / by Peters, Ted,1941-(CARDINAL)716586;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-207) and index.
Subjects: Human Genome Project; Christian ethics.; Free will and determinism.; Human genetics; Human genetics; Medical ethics.;
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The human genome / by Mitchell, Megan.(CARDINAL)802987;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 117-122) and index.Explains the human genome and highlights the careers of notable figures who have studied it, including Gregor Mendel, Rosalind Franklin, and Frederick Sanger.The problem of mapping human genetic code -- The science of the genetic code -- The major players of the human genome project -- The human genome -- The influence of the human genome project today.
Subjects: Human genome; Genetics;
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The human genome / by Heos, Bridget.(CARDINAL)352524;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 70-77) and index.The basics of the human genome -- The history of genetics and the human genome project -- The chromosomes -- Human heredity -- Human history -- Genetic diseases -- Ethics and the genome -- The future.
Subjects: Genetics; Human genome;
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Seven wonders of medicine / by Ballen, Karen Gunnison.(CARDINAL)496673;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction -- Microscopy -- Vaccination -- Insulin -- Antibiotics -- Organ transplants -- The human genome project -- Nanomedicine -- Choose an eighth wonder -- Timeline.Describes seven major developments in medicine that made possible major changes in preventing and treating diseases and improving health, including vaccination against smallpox, the use of insulin for diabetes, and heart transplants.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Medical innovations;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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From double helix to human genome [videorecording] / by International Human Genome Sequencing Consortium.(CARDINAL)334949; National Human Genome Research Institute (U.S.)(CARDINAL)327020;
Deciphering nature's alphabet -- The Sequence of the human genome."Deciphering nature's alphabet" is a series of documentaries tracing the history of genetic research from just after the discovery of the double helix to completion of the Human Genome Project."Sequence of the human genome" contains the actual human genome sequence. Also offers resources to help user learn about the Human Genome Project.
Subjects: DNA; Gene mapping; Human genome;
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Genetic disorders sourcebook : basic consumer health information about heritable disorders, including disorders resulting from abnormalities in specific genes, such as hemophilia, sickle cell disease, and cystic fibrosis, chromosomal disorders, such as down syndrome, fragile X syndrome, and klinefelter syndrome, and complex disorders with environmental and genetic components, such as alzheimer disease, cancer, heart disease, and obesity; along with information about the human genome project, genetic testing and newborn screening, gene therapy and other current research initiatives, the special needs of children with genetic disorders, a glossary of terms, and a directory of resources for further help and information. by Omnigraphics, Inc.,issuing body.(CARDINAL)203262;
"Provides basic consumer health information about disorders caused by gene and chromosome abnormalities and those with genetic and environmental components, along with facts about genetic testing and treatment research, and guidance for parents of children with special needs. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--
Subjects: Human chromosome abnormalities;
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The medical book : from witch doctors to robot surgeons : 250 milestones in the history of medicine / by Pickover, Clifford A.(CARDINAL)329147;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 516-524) and index.Chronologically documents two hundred and fifty medical milestones from 10,000 B.C. to modern times, including the history of separating conjoined twins, the discovery of viruses, and the Human Genome Project.
Subjects: Chronologies.; Medicine; Medical sciences;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 5
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Genetic engineering / by Spangenburg, Ray,1939-(CARDINAL)725888; Moser, Diane,1944-(CARDINAL)725887;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 112-117) and index.Jack and the beanstalk -- Genetically manufactured food crops -- From douglas fir to bacterial saviors -- Is it in the wind? or not? -- Cloning bossy, Mickey, and the blue ox -- Alliance or danger? -- The human genome -- The stem cell controversy -- For and against -- At the heart of the matter.Discusses the use of genetic engineering in plants and animals, and the hopes spurred by the mapping of human DNA by the Human Genome Project as well as the controversy over using stem cells for disease research.
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Young adult literature.; Genetic engineering.;
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