genetic aspects

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about the main genetic conditions associated with autism, providing information about how commonly they occur, their causes, symptoms, treatment, and management. Lists sources of further information, including support groups.

Tells the story of the trail blazing scientists who are working on ways to retard the aging process and extend life.

Cystic fibrosis is one of the most widespread fatal genetic diseases in the United States. A specific flawed gene triggers this scourge of infancy and childhood and causes a cascade of life-threatening symptoms.

Explores evolutionary history for answers to why certain diseases exist, discussing the effects of environmental factors such as climate, food, and drink on the genes of human ancestors thousands and hundreds of years ago, and examines connections between genetic inheritance and who gets which diseases.

Explores the biology of cancer-causing genes and how they were first discovered. Discusses whether these genes can be inherited and outlines possible cures for the near future.

Examines the genetic aspects of diabetes, discussing diagnosis, treatments, genes and DNA, genetic engineering and human insulin, gene therapy, and stem cells.

Presents a look at the life and career of neuropsychologist, Nancy Wexler, providing information on her childhood, her education, and her work finding the gene responsible for causing Huntington's disease.

Summer Davis, having gained an interest in genetics when she was fifteen-years-old, passes up a fellowship at a prominent institution to take care of her father, whose mental health began to deteriorate after her mother abandoned them, and worries that she is destined to live out her family's legacy.