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Book Synopsis A Lethal Inheritance by : Victoria Costello
Download or read book A Lethal Inheritance written by Victoria Costello and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this riveting story--part memoir, detective story, and scientific investigation--Costello recounts how the mental unraveling of her 17-year-old son, Alex, compelled her to look back into family history for clues to his condition.
Book Synopsis A Lethal Inheritance by : Victoria Costello
Download or read book A Lethal Inheritance written by Victoria Costello and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2012-01-10 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every family has secrets; only some secrets are lethal. In Victoria Costello’s family mental illness had been given many names over at least four generations until this inherited conspiracy of silence finally endangered the youngest members of the family, her children. In this riveting story—part memoir, detective story, and scientific investigation—the author recounts how the mental unraveling of her seventeen-year-old son Alex compelled her to look back into family history for clues to his condition. Eventually she tied Alex’s descent into hallucinations and months of shoeless wandering on the streets of Los Angeles to his great grandfather’s suicide on a New York City railroad track in 1913. But this insight brought no quick relief. Within two years of Alex’s diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia, both she and her youngest son succumbed to two different mental disorders: major depression and anxiety disorder. Costello depicts her struggle to get the best possible mental health care for her sons and herself, treatment that ultimately brings each of them to full recovery. In the process, she discovers new science that explains how clusters of mental illness traverse family generations. Artfully weaving the scientific into the personal, Costello takes a journey to the far reaches of neuroscience and reports back on the startling findings it is yielding about the complex interplay between genes and environment that drives mental illness, and what it now tells us about how parents can trump a lethal inheritance. She shares the results of long-term U.K. and European family studies identifying the earliest signs of mental illnesses that can be passed on from grandparents to parents and grandchildren. She tracks ongoing clinical trials to reverse the courses of these diseases through early intervention with the latest evidence-based treatments and offers brain-healthy choices individuals and families can make to prevent mental illness—freeing future generations to live healthier, happier lives.
Book Synopsis Lethal Inheritance by : Cynthia Hickey
Download or read book Lethal Inheritance written by Cynthia Hickey and published by . This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Inheritance by : Niki Kapsambelis
Download or read book The Inheritance written by Niki Kapsambelis and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-03-07 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This gripping story of the doctors at the forefront of Alzheimer’s research and the courageous North Dakota family whose rare genetic code is helping to understand our most feared diseases is “excellent, accessible...A science text that reads like a mystery and treats its subjects with humanity and sympathy” (Library Journal, starred review). Every sixty-nine seconds, someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Of the top ten killers, it is the only disease for which there is no cure or treatment. For most people, there is nothing that they can do to fight back. But one family is doing all they can. The DeMoe family has the most devastating form of the disease that there is: early onset Alzheimer’s, an inherited genetic mutation that causes the disease in one hundred percent of cases, and has a fifty percent chance of being passed onto the next generation. Of the six DeMoe children whose father had it, five have inherited the gene; the sixth, daughter Karla, has inherited responsibility for all of them. But rather than give up in the face of such news, the DeMoes have agreed to spend their precious, abbreviated years as part of a worldwide study that could utterly change the landscape of Alzheimer’s research and offers the brightest hope for future treatments—and possibly a cure. Drawing from several years of in-depth research with this charming and upbeat family, journalist Niki Kapsambelis tells the story of Alzheimer’s through the humanizing lens of these ordinary people made extraordinary by both their terrible circumstances and their bravery. “A compelling narrative…and an educational and emotional chronicle” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review), their tale is intertwined with the dramatic narrative history of the disease, the cutting-edge research that brings us ever closer to a possible cure, and the accounts of the extraordinary doctors spearheading these groundbreaking studies. From the oil fields of North Dakota to the jungles of Colombia, this inspiring race against time redefines courage in the face of this most pervasive and mysterious disease.
Book Synopsis Sex-linked Inheritance in Drosophila by : Thomas Hunt Morgan
Download or read book Sex-linked Inheritance in Drosophila written by Thomas Hunt Morgan and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Lethal Inheritance by : Tahlia Newland
Download or read book Lethal Inheritance written by Tahlia Newland and published by S & H Teen. This book was released on 2012 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On a rescue mission in a mysterious hidden realm, ex-fencing champion Ariel battles treacherous terrain, vicious elementals, and wraith-like demons who feed on fear and want her dead. To defeat the demons and free her mother, she must learn a secret esoteric wisdom to awaken the dormant but potentially explosive power of her mind.Walnut, a quirky old wise man, guides her across stone-strewn plains and wind-swept swamps, past deep ravines and quaint villages, and through a modern city enclosed in a transparent dome. Nick, the powerful Warrior who travels with them, proves a dangerous attraction. His feral energy hits her like a sledgehammer; sometimes it's bliss, but often it's pain. Can Ariel defeat the sadistic demon lord before he kills her and enslaves her mother? The stakes are high, death a real possibility. Fail now, and she fails humanity.
Book Synopsis Chemical Basis of Inheritance by : A.n. Shukla
Download or read book Chemical Basis of Inheritance written by A.n. Shukla and published by Discovery Publishing House. This book was released on 2009 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Genetics written by George Harrison Shull and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 682 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Genetics accepts contributions that present the results of original research in genetics and related scientific disciplines.
Book Synopsis Inheritance, Or, The Vault of Sands by : Christopher Paolini
Download or read book Inheritance, Or, The Vault of Sands written by Christopher Paolini and published by Random House. This book was released on 2013 with total page 882 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not so very long ago, Eragon - Shadeslayer, Dragon Rider - was nothing more than a poor farm boy, and his dragon, Saphira, only a blue stone in the forest. Now, the fate of an entire civilization rests on their shoulders.
Book Synopsis Transmission and Population Genetics by : Benjamin A. Pierce
Download or read book Transmission and Population Genetics written by Benjamin A. Pierce and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2006-01-09 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new brief version of Benjamin Pierce’s Genetics: A Conceptual Approach, Second Edition, responds to a growing trend of focusing the introductory course on transmission and population genetics and covering molecular genetics separately. The book is comprised of following chapters an case studies from Pierce's complete text: 1. Introduction to Genetics 2. Chromosomes and Cellular Reproduction 3. Basic Principles of Heredity 4. Sex Determination and Sex-Linked Characteristics 5. Extensions and Modifications of Basic Principles 6. Pedigree Analysis and Applications INTEGRATIVE CASE STUDY Phenylketonuria: Part I 7. Linkage, Recombination, and Eukaryotic Gene Mapping 8. Bacterial and Viral Genetic Systems 9. Chromosome Variation INTEGRATIVE CASE STUDY Phenylketonuria: Part II 22. Quantitative Genetics 23. Population Genetics and Molecular Evolution INTEGRATIVE CASE STUDY Phenylketonuria: Part III
Book Synopsis An Inheritance of Ashes by : Leah Bobet
Download or read book An Inheritance of Ashes written by Leah Bobet and published by Scholastic Canada. This book was released on 2016-09-27 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rich and compelling epic fantasy with a touch of the strange, from the author of Above -- now in paperback! The strange war down south -- with its rumours of gods and monsters -- is over. And while 16-year-old Hallie and her sister wait to see who will return from the distant battlefield, they struggle to maintain their family farm. When Hallie hires a veteran to help them, the war comes home in ways no one could have imagined. Soon Hallie is taking dangerous risks -- and keeping desperate secrets. But even as she slowly learns more about the war and the men who fought it, ugly truths about Hallie's own family are emerging. And while monsters and armies are converging on the small farm, the greatest threat to Hallie's home may be Hallie herself.
Book Synopsis The Genetics of Drosophila by : Thomas Hunt Morgan
Download or read book The Genetics of Drosophila written by Thomas Hunt Morgan and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Hacking the Code of Life by : Nessa Carey
Download or read book Hacking the Code of Life written by Nessa Carey and published by Icon Books. This book was released on 2019-03-07 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'An excellent, brisk guide to what is likely to happen as opposed to the fantastically remote.' - Los Angeles Review of Books In 2018 the world woke up to gene editing with a storm of controversy over twin girls born in China with genetic changes deliberately introduced by scientists - changes they will pass on to their own offspring. Genetic modification (GM) has been with us for 45 years now, but the new system known as CRISPR or gene editing can manipulate the genes of almost any organism with a degree of precision, ease and speed that we could only dream of ten years ago. But is it ethical to change the genetic material of organisms in a way that might be passed on to future generations? If a person is suffering from a lethal genetic disease, is it unethical to deny them this option? Who controls the application of this technology, when it makes 'biohacking' - perhaps of one's own genome - a real possibility? Nessa Carey's book is a thrilling and timely snapshot of a cutting-edge technology that will radically alter our futures and the way we prevent disease. 'A focused snapshot of a brave new world.' - Nature 'A brisk, accessible primer on the fast-moving field, a clear-eyed look at a technology that is already driving major scientific advances - and raising complex ethical questions.' - Emily Anthes, Undark
Book Synopsis Genetics for Surgeons by : Patrick John Morrison
Download or read book Genetics for Surgeons written by Patrick John Morrison and published by Remedica. This book was released on 2005 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Morrison (human genetics, University of Ulster, UK) and Spence (biomedical science, University of Ulster, UK) offer an accessible reference on the genetic disorders that surgeons can expect to meet in general surgical practice. Written in non-technical language, with a glossary, list of abbreviations, and color and b&w photos and medical images, the book supplies an introduction to the nomenclature and technology of molecular biology, and will be a useful starting point for those who wish to extend their knowledge. Annotation :2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
Book Synopsis Genetics of the Fowl by : F. B. Hutt
Download or read book Genetics of the Fowl written by F. B. Hutt and published by Norton Creek Press. This book was released on 2003-05 with total page 605 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This has been the indispensable companion of chicken breeders since its introduction in 1949. Chapters include the genetics of plumage, egg production, body size, disease resistance, and much more. (Animals/Pets)
Download or read book Genetics written by Benjamin Pierce and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2004-12-24 with total page 836 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the author's more than twenty years of teaching experience, Genetics: A Conceptual Approach offers a fresh new way of introducing the major concepts and mechanics of genetics, focusing students on the big picture without overwhelming them with detail.
Book Synopsis Mendelian Inheritance in Man by : Victor A. McKusick
Download or read book Mendelian Inheritance in Man written by Victor A. McKusick and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 1998-06-29 with total page 1728 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The twelfth edition of this classic reference work includes: - More than 2,000 new entries - A total of more than 9,000 entries - New features and enhancement of the familiar old features - Mapping information on more than 4,000 genes of known function - Information on specific point mutations responsible for more than 700 genetic disorders or neoplasms Mendelian Inheritance in Man (MIM) is a genetic knowledgebase that serves clinical medicine and biomedical research, including the Human Genome Project. It aims to be comprehensive (not only complete, but also collated, integrated, and interpreted), authoritative (not only accurate but also sound in its interpretations and judgements), and timely (not only up-to-date but also historically dimensioned). From a review of the eleventh edition, Reproductive Toxicology: "Even the convenience of computer-based forms of MIM cannot eliminate the need for MIM in book form. The preface provides a wonderful synopsis of human genetics. The information contained in this text serves as a concise review for those with a genetics background." From a review of the tenth edition, New England Journal of Medicine: " Victor McKusick] has been for all these years the shepherd of the development of the field of clinical genetics]. Perhaps his most important pragmatic achievement has been the 10 editions of Mendelian Inheritance in Man, which rapidly became and has remained the principal source of information on inherited diseases for all clinical geneticists. "In addition to the erudite entries in the books, the references given with each description represent a magnificent bibliography of clinical genetics. With McKusick's leadership and continued interest in gene mapping, the book also rep-resents an important compen-dium of the location of genes on specific chromosomes. "The book is a magnificent security blanket for the clinical geneticist and should be in the libraries not only of these specialists, but also of all others who see patients with diseases that have genetic components."
