The Language of Life: DNA and the Revolution in Personalized Medicine

Name: The Language of Life: DNA and the Revolution in Personalized Medicine
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Rating: 4.5 (238 reviews)
Author: Francis S. Collins

by Francis S. Collins

Nonfiction

4.5 (238)

4.5 stars from 238 reviews

288 pages~4.8 hr readPublished by HarperCollinsPublished 2009-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You're curious about genetics but find most science writing either too dumbed-down or too technical for actual understanding.
You want practical ways to use genetic screening for yourself and your family, not just theoretical knowledge.
You appreciate accessible writing from genuine experts, especially when it cuts through medical hype.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for a genetics textbook with detailed molecular biology. This is written for the general reader, not the specialist.
You're sceptical of personalised medicine or genetic screening and won't engage with its core premise.
You prefer memoir-style narratives to explanatory science writing.

About this book

Francis S. Collins, director of the National Institute of Health and former 15-year head of the Human Genome Project, explores the medical and genetic revolution enabling personalized medicine. Using accessible prose, Collins describes how genetic discoveries can be applied to individual and family health and well-being. The book combines scientific explanation with practical guidance on utilizing genetic screening techniques. Collins presents case studies of people who benefited from genetic knowledge while encouraging readers to learn about and take advantage of both existing and developing screening methods.

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