Michael Snyder
Genomics and Personalized Medicine: What Everyone Needs to Know-«
- ISBN 13:
- 9780190234768
- author:
- Michael Snyder
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 184
- Dimensions:
- 21.1 x 1 x 14 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Medical & Healthcare Practitioners, Internal Medicine, Michael Snyder,Genomics and Personalized Medicine: What Everyone Needs to Know-«,Oxford University Press,0190234768,Medicine: General,Science,Medical / Nursing,Science
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Human Genome Project's 2001 achievement marked the beginning of genomics, an integrated study of human genes and their biomedical applications. Today, genomics is poised to revolutionize healthcare through personalized medicine. By comparing an individual's genetic sequence with known data, elements of genomics are being incorporated into various medical treatments, including prenatal screenings and targeted cancer therapies. As this science continues to transform traditional medical approaches, consumers face new options and complex decisions regarding their health care. This book provides the essential information needed to understand the prospects and realities of genomics and personalized medicine. With its authoritative approach, it offers a valuable resource for those seeking to navigate the rapidly evolving field of genomics and its impact on healthcare.