Jewish Genetic Disorders: A Layman's Guide - Softcover

Abel, Ernest L.

 
9780786440870: Jewish Genetic Disorders: A Layman's Guide
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0786440872 ISBN 13: 9780786440870
Publisher: McFarland & Co, 2008

Synopsis

This guide to genetic disorders that tend to affect the Jewish population more than the non-Jewish begins with a short history of the Jews and basic facts concerning genetics and genetic disorders. The information that follows is categorized under blood, cancers, central nervous system, connective tissue, gastrointestinal, metabolic or endocrine, respiratory, sensory, and skin. Included for each disorder is information on variations, frequency, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, transmission, treatment and prevention, and notes on where more information about each disorder can be obtained. A glossary of terms and index are provided.

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About the Author

E. Lawrence Abel is an emeritus professor at Wayne State University in Detroit. He is the author of more than forty books and his articles have been published in various popular and scholarly magazines and journals.

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Publisher
McFarland & Co
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0786440872
ISBN 13 
9780786440870
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
248

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