Why Interracial People are Healthier and More Attractive
Breeding Between the Lines is the first book to outline the significant genetic and physical advantages of mixed-race heritage. In places, mixed marriages remain taboo and frequently lead to conflict, even violence. Those against mixing races list negative consequences, and even those who support interracial marriage speak of the prejudice that ......
The second edition of Lashley's Essentials of Clinical Genetics in Nursing Practice provides a comprehensive update to this classic text on genetics for students and nurses, with new information on the science, technology, and clinical application of genomics. The book has a practical, clinically-oriented approach, and is in line with educational ......
Presents clinical cases to illuminate basic concepts of cardiovascular genetics and genomics as practitioners encounter them in day-to-day practice. The unique use of real-world case discussions facilitates the memorization and understanding of basic principles, which can be more readily applied to actual cases.
Why Interracial People are Healthier and More Attractive
Breeding Between the Lines is the first book to outline the significant genetic and physical advantages of mixed-race heritage. In places, mixed marriages remain taboo and frequently lead to conflict, even violence. Those against mixing races list negative consequences, and even those who support interracial marriage speak of the prejudice that ......
A Guide for Students and Practitioners of Nursing and Health Care
From the Foreword by Candy Cooley, formerly Genetics Awareness Programme Lead at the NHS National Genetics and Genomics Education Centre: "What a delight it is ... to read a book which takes complex scientific concepts and ensures they are understandable by all." With activities and answers, reflection points and a glossary, this interactive ......
Genetics is vitally important in the health sciences, but its relevance on a day-to-day basis is often poorly understood. Genetics for the Health Sciences introduces the general principles of genetics and links these to real world examples.
How the Biotech Revolution Is Changing the Way We Fight Disease
Helps understand the biochemistry of the human body and thereby gain insights into the secrets of health, disease, and ageing. This book tells how scientists on many fronts are succeeding in the battle against disease. It examines a variety of health threats and illnesses, and discusses in terms of its root cause and treatment in plain language.
Psychological Approaches for Helping Patients and Families
Offers a base of information about genetics, explanations of what is and is not known about cancer genetics, and descriptions of the genetic counseling process. But most importantly, this volume extensively reviews the psychological problems and dilemmas that patients concerned about hereditary cancer experience.
