Lewis, Ricki

Chronicles how eight-year-old Corey Haas's eyesight was restored through gene therapy, and describes how gene therapy works, the science behind it, how patients have been helped and harmed, and how scientists learned from each trial.

An introduction to the concepts and applications of human genetics, providing an overview of the topic, and discussing transmission genetics, DNA and chromosomes, population genetics, immunity and cancer, and genetic technology. Includes chapter questions, a glossary, and an index.