Physician to the Gene Pool: Genetic Lessons and Other Stories

by James V. Neel

A fascinating scientific autobiography integrating personal anecdotes and observations from Neel's field work in Japan and Brazil. Presents a unique view regarding the future of human genetics in a world already confronting the genetic implications of population control, genetic counseling, gene therapy as well as the diagnosis and treatment of genetic disease. Suggests a set of genetic measures and priorities at some variance with those currently...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471308447
• ISBN13: 9780471308447
• Release Date: March 1994
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 457 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.4" x 9.3"