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Double-edged sword

The rapid advances in genetic testing are having a profound impact on millions of people around the world. Hardly a week goes by without news reports about the discovery of a new gene, usually linked to a chronic and often deadly disease. Is the information good or bad news, useful or irrelevant? What is the meaning of this new-found knowledge for people and their families? And, most important, how can we use this information to improve our lives and those of our children? Many families wanting to avail themselves of the latest genetic discoveries have, until now, been unable to fully understand their options. Double-Edged Sword, presents the practical applications of the genetic revolution - what the latest findings mean for families who suffer from genetic diseases as well as for the myriad people who want to use genetic screening to improve their lives.

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  • "The rapid advances in genetic testing are having a profound impact on millions of people around the world. Hardly a week goes by without news reports about the discovery of a new gene, usually linked to a chronic and often deadly disease. Is the information good or bad news, useful or irrelevant? What is the meaning of this new-found knowledge for people and their families? And, most important, how can we use this information to improve our lives and those of our children? Many families wanting to avail themselves of the latest genetic discoveries have, until now, been unable to fully understand their options. Double-Edged Sword, presents the practical applications of the genetic revolution - what the latest findings mean for families who suffer from genetic diseases as well as for the myriad people who want to use genetic screening to improve their lives."@en
  • "The rapid advances in genetic testing are having a profound impact on millions of people around the world. Hardly a week goes by without news reports about the discovery of a new gene, usually linked to a chronic and often deadly disease. Is the information good or bad news, useful or irrelevant? What is the meaning of this new-found knowledge for people and their families? And, most important, how can we use this information to improve our lives and those of our children? Many families wanting to avail themselves of the latest genetic discoveries have, until now, been unable to fully understand their options. Double-Edged Sword, presents the practical applications of the genetic revolution - what the latest findings mean for families who suffer from genetic diseases as well as for the myriad people who want to use genetic screening to improve their lives."

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