Prenatal Testing for Late-onset Neurogenetic Diseases
Download or Read eBook Prenatal Testing for Late-onset Neurogenetic Diseases PDF written by G Evers-Kiebooms and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-12-16 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : G Evers-Kiebooms |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 242 |
Release | : 2003-12-16 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780203450291 |
ISBN-13 | : 0203450299 |
Rating | : 4/5 (91 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Prenatal Testing for Late-onset Neurogenetic Diseases by : G Evers-Kiebooms
Book excerpt: This book addresses the biological, moral and legal issues which arising prenatal testing of late onset neurogenetic disease. The contributors focus specifically on Huntington's Disease, which is used as a model for other late onset neurogenetic diseases. The ethical and legal aspects of prenatal testing and preimplantation genetic diagnosis are discussed with reference to case histories. This volume will provide valuable insights for all those involved in dealing with these challenging issues.