The value of genetic and genomic technologies workshop summary

"Knowing one's genetic disposition to a variety of diseases, including common chronic diseases, can benefit both the individual and society at large. The IOM's Roundtable on Translating Genomic-Based Research for Health held a workshop on March 22, 2010, to bring together diverse pers...

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Main Author: Wizemann, Theresa M.
Corporate Author: Institute of Medicine (U.S.) Roundtable on Translating Genomic-Based Research for Health
Other Authors: Berger, Adam C.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. National Academies Press 2010, c2010
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:"Knowing one's genetic disposition to a variety of diseases, including common chronic diseases, can benefit both the individual and society at large. The IOM's Roundtable on Translating Genomic-Based Research for Health held a workshop on March 22, 2010, to bring together diverse perspectives on the value of genetic testing, and to discuss its use in clinical practice"--Publisher's description
Physical Description:xv, 92 p. 23 cm
ISBN:9780309157711
0309157714