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1 Video Tape. This outstanding video examines some of the ethical issues associated with DNA testing and sets the stage for a national debate on the ramifications of human gene technology.As geneticists unlock the DNA code, they learn how differences in the DNA that makes up particular genes are linked to variations in physical traits - from an organism's size to its resistance or susceptibility to disease.While this knowledge holds promise for alleviating human suffering, DNA testing has presented real problems, including· genetic discrimination in employment and insurance· ethical issues around testing for an incurable genetic disease· issues of privacy and forensics surrounding DNA data banks· prenatal genetic testing with its implications for people with disabilities· genetic indicators being sought to explain everything from obesity to homosexuality.Then there are the big questions. To what extent should human beings interfere in the basic workings of nature? Are some genes better than others? Who decides what is normal? This video will spark discussion. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Human Biology, published by Wayne State University Press on October 1, 2002. The length of the article is 4828 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the author: KEY WORDS: RFLPS, NUCLEAR MARKERS, HUMAN GENETIC VARIATION, NORTH AFRICAN POPULATION

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Title: Twenty nuclear DNA polymorphisms in a Moroccan population: a comparison with seven other human populations.
Author: A. Fernandez-Santander
Publication: Human Biology (Refereed)
Date: October 1, 2002
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
Volume: 74Issue: 5Page: 695(12)

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This digital document is an article from Canadian Chemical News, published by Chemical Institute of Canada on February 1, 2005. The length of the article is 949 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The gene scene: generating interest in biotech.(Chemfusion)
Author: Joe Schwarcz
Publication: Canadian Chemical News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2005
Publisher: Chemical Institute of Canada
Volume: 57Issue: 2Page: 10(1)

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This digital document is an article from Colorlines Magazine, published by Thomson Gale on September 1, 2007. The length of the article is 2713 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Genetic drift: the study of human genes has sparked a resurgence of debate about the true nature of race.
Author: Ziba Kashef
Publication: Colorlines Magazine (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 10Issue: 5Page: 17(6)

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This digital document is an article from Human Biology, published by Wayne State University Press on October 1, 2002. The length of the article is 6641 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the author: KEY WORDS: POPULATION GENETICS, MULTIPLE COMPARISON, ALLELIC FREQUENCY

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Title: Comparison of populations as a function of confidence intervals of gene probability.
Author: M. Sanchez
Publication: Human Biology (Refereed)
Date: October 1, 2002
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
Volume: 74Issue: 5Page: 707(17)

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This digital document is an article from The Texas Journal of Science, published by Texas Academy of Science on May 1, 2002. The length of the article is 4896 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Mitochondrial DNA analysis of gene flow among six populations of collared lizards (Crotaphytus collaris) in west central Texas.
Author: James H. Campbell
Publication: The Texas Journal of Science (Refereed)
Date: May 1, 2002
Publisher: Texas Academy of Science
Volume: 54Issue: 2Page: 151(12)

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This digital document is an article from San Diego Business Journal, published by CBJ, L.P. on August 5, 2002. The length of the article is 718 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Genicon, German firm market DNA nanochip: biotech; nanoparticles replace traditional means of tagging Gene material.(Brief Article)
Author: Marion Webb
Publication: San Diego Business Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 5, 2002
Publisher: CBJ, L.P.
Volume: 23Issue: 31Page: 3(1)

Article Type: Brief Article

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This digital document is an article from Biotech Equipment Update, published by Worldwide Videotex on October 1, 2000. The length of the article is 548 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: PYROSEQUENCING'S DNA TECHNOLOGY TO IDENTIFY TYPE 2 GENE.(type 2 diabetes)(Brief Article)
Publication: Biotech Equipment Update (Newsletter)
Date: October 1, 2000
Publisher: Worldwide Videotex
Volume: 8Issue: 10Page: NA

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The Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health is an alphabetically arranged five-volume set of more than 850 entries written for students and professionals in the field. Topics include body systems and functions, conditions and common diseases, issues and theories, techniques and practices, and devices and equipment. The Encyclopedia covers all major health professions, including nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, medical lab technology, emergency medical technology, dental assistance, pharmacology and nutrition, and features appendices of related organizations, agencies and associations.

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An important new collection of clinical and preclinical reports on genetic therapy, this book describes illustrative examples of diseases in which gene-based interventions are presently plausible, and presents case studies of current research using both synthetic oligonucleotides and biological vectors. Combining the insights of over 50 contributors, Clinical Trials of Genetic Therapy with Antisense DNA and DNA Vectors · furnishes a historical overview of genetic therapy · highlights official Food and Drug Administration positions on the preparation of oligonucleotides and vectors · offers practical models of agent preparation, animal testing, pharmacokinetics, toxicology, and clinical trials · discusses both synthetic DNA and biological vector approaches to cancer, viral, and cardiological indications · illustrates for new practitioners how each stage of genetic therapy is developed · details genetic treatment of leukemia; lymphoma; cancer of the brain, breast, colon, kidney, and lung; melanoma; HIV; and coronary restenosis · includes examples of antisense, ribozyme, tumor suppressor, immunostimulation, and gene replacement therapy · and addresses questions of preparation, delivery, toxicity, mechanism, and specificity. ... Read more