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Gene Therapy, Revised Edition

AUTHOR Panno, Joseph
PUBLISHER Facts on File (09/27/2010)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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The number of disorders treated with gene therapy has increased from a few in 1990 to more than 900 in 2009. Of all the technologies provided by the new biology, gene therapy holds the promise of unlimited potential for curing disease and reversing the effects of aging.

Gene Therapy, Revised Edition discusses the science behind gene therapy, as well as the ethical and legal issues associated with this therapy. Featuring updated and revised material including many new full-color figures and photographs this timely resource introduces two new chapters that focus on genomic research and the many recent gene therapy clinical trials. Additional genetic diseases are also highlighted, including retinal dystrophy, a form of blindness that is now treated with gene therapy in a clinical trial. Written in clear and accessible language, Gene Therapy, Revised Edition covers cell biology, biotechnology, and other topics relevant to gene therapy.

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ISBN-13: 9780816068500
ISBN-10: 081606850X
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Unsewn / Adhesive Bound)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 236
Carton Quantity: 30
Product Dimensions: 6.30 x 0.74 x 9.18 inches
Weight: 1.30 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents, Ikids, Glossary, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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Science | Biotechnology
Science | Biotechnology
Science | Life Sciences - Genetics & Genomics
Dewey Decimal: 615.895
Library of Congress Control Number: 2009045854
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The number of disorders treated with gene therapy has increased from a few in 1990 to more than 900 in 2009. Of all the technologies provided by the new biology, gene therapy holds the promise of unlimited potential for curing disease and reversing the effects of aging.

Gene Therapy, Revised Edition discusses the science behind gene therapy, as well as the ethical and legal issues associated with this therapy. Featuring updated and revised material including many new full-color figures and photographs this timely resource introduces two new chapters that focus on genomic research and the many recent gene therapy clinical trials. Additional genetic diseases are also highlighted, including retinal dystrophy, a form of blindness that is now treated with gene therapy in a clinical trial. Written in clear and accessible language, Gene Therapy, Revised Edition covers cell biology, biotechnology, and other topics relevant to gene therapy.

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Author: Panno, Joseph
Joseph Panno, Ph.D., holds a degree in biology from Simon Fraser University, British Columbia, and specializes in molecular biology and physiology. He has taught a variety of undergraduate biology courses and has been published in numerous peer-reviewed publications including
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