Gene Therapy

by Vic Kovacs

Gene therapy is a perennial hot-button issue in today's news cycle. This relatively new and experimental field involves inserting genetically altered genes into cells to replace defective genes. It can treat genetic disorders or provide a specialized disease-fighting function. The multifaceted topics surrounding gene therapy--DNA, techniques, challenges, and risks--are presented in this clear, understandable text, so that readers can grasp the ramifications...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1482461684
• ISBN13: 9781482461688
• Release Date: December 2016
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.2" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 11 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 8