DNA Testing

DNA Testing

Author: The New York Times Editorial Staff

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2018-12-15

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1642821284

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The Human Genome Project completed sequencing the entire human genetic code in 2003, two years ahead of schedule. That brisk pace has characterized the private genomics industry as well, with prices for personal sequencing dropping from tens of thousands to only hundreds of dollars in less than a decade. Through this collection of articles, readers will recognize how DNA testing has opened new doors in medicine and science, as well as sparked new questions about medical ethics, human ancestry, and the self.


The First Book of Printing

The First Book of Printing

Author: Sam Epstein

Publisher:

Published: 1955

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13:

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Traces the importance of printing as a means of communication from the invention of moveable type to today's modern presses.


Viewing The World Ecologically

Viewing The World Ecologically

Author: Marvin E. Olsen

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-03-20

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 1000011488

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During the last 20 years, the American public has become increasingly aware of environmental problems and resource scarcities. This study focuses on the rapid emergence of an ecological social paradigm, which appears to be replacing the technological social paradigm that has dominated American culture throughout most of the 20th century.


Hungry No More (Irish)

Hungry No More (Irish)

Author: Tana Reiff

Publisher: Fearon Teacher Aids

Published: 1950

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 9780822436805

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The story of the McGee family, who left Ireland during the potato famine for a new life in America.


Medical Ethics

Medical Ethics

Author: Daniel Jussim

Publisher: Julian Messner

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 9780671700157

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Examines current controversies in medical ethics, including issues such as abortion, organ transplantation, euthanasia, and health care for teenagers, the critically ill, and AIDS patients.