Title: DNA: Promise and Peril

Author(s): Linda L. McCabe, Edward R.B. McCabe MD

Series: n/a

Publisher: University of California Press

ISBN: 0520251873

Publication: 2008

Pages: 356

Description: The genetic revolution has provided incredibly valuable information about our DNA, information that can be used to benefit and inform--but also to judge, discriminate, and abuse. An essential reference for living in today's world, this book gives the background information critical to understanding how genetics is now affecting our everyday lives. Written in clear, lively language, it gives a comprehensive view of exciting recent discoveries and explores the ethical, legal, and social issues that have arisen with each new development.
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AUTO ANTIBODIES

Title: Autoantibodies

Author(s): Y. Shoenfeld, M.E. Gershwin, Pier-Luigi Meroni

Series: n/a

Publisher: Elsevier Science

ISBN: 044452763X

Publication: 2006

Pages: 872

Description: Autoimmune diseases are characterized by the occurrence of antibodies reacting with self constituents of the body. This exciting new reference is an exhaustive review of the main autoantibodies identified up to now, with particular emphasis on those autoantibodies that display a clinical value. Each chapter is focussed on a single family of autoantibodies by reviewing their historical notes, definition, origin and source(s) of the antigen(s) recognized, genetic associations, pathogenic mechanisms that are mediated, method(s) of detection and clinical utility (disease prevalence/association, diagnostic value, sensitivity and specificity, prognostic value). An ideal reference for anyone involved in the field of autoimmune diseases. * Incudes and exhaustive list of autoantibodies not covered by other publications * Short reviews can easyily be checked for quick reference information * Both basic and clinical aspects are covered.

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