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The Language of Life [Kindle Edition]

Francis Collins (Author)

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Length: 372 pages
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'"The Language of Life" is timely, current and full of moving stories' --Nature

`What makes this book stand out is the wealth of personal stories of tragedy and triumph over disease... timely indeed' --BBC Focus

`He writes as a scientist with a passion for medical progress' --Financial Times

'In his new book, he is here to tell us that the era of personalised genetic testing is nigh. No one could be a more authoritative messenger than Collins ...'
--Guardian

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The former head of the Human Genome Project reveals how you can join the personalised medicine revolution

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Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 1708 KB
Print Length: 372 pages
Page Numbers Source ISBN: 184668353X
Publisher: Profile Books (9 Dec 2010)
Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
Language English
ASIN: B004FLJ6M8
Text-to-Speech: Enabled

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #199,459 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
- #16 in Books > Science & Nature > Medicine > Diseases & Disorders > Hereditary Diseases & Disorders
- #33 in Books > Health, Family & Lifestyle > Medical & Healthcare Practitioners > Internal Medicine > Diseases & Disorders > Congenital Diseases & Disorders

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Genomic Revolution 30 Sep 2011

By Dr. P. R. Lewis

Format:Paperback

We are living through revolutionary times for decoding our genome: the methods of identifying the DNA sequences in our chromosomes have improved out of all recognition , so exposing many defects along the chains. Dr Collins is one of the best placed authors to chart the revolution since he himself helped identify the critical defects causing cystic fibrosis. There are now many such Mendelian diseases now identified with specific DNA defects, allowing precise medical intervention for those affected. Drugs can be targeted to alleviate those conditions, allowing patients to live longer and more rewarding lives despite their problems. It is inevitable that the book should include details of the way the DNA is constructed and interpreted by body mechanisms, with vey herlpful diagrams of the molecular changes which occur during cell growth. This work is by far the best on the market, and from an expert in the field, which makes it doubly interesting for his insight into the future of medicine. The work examines genetic counselling, but is perhaps a little short on the rapidly growing field of ageing research, and for the genes which control how cells age and die. We can expect more from this distinguished author!

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A groundbreaking book 2 Jan 2012

By G. R. Hunt

Format:Kindle Edition

This is a must-have book for me; in fact, I want it on my Kindle as well as the physical book itself, which I already own. I just hope that the Kindle version is well indexed; sadly, many Kindle books are not.
The book is written by one of the world's top scientists, but he has the ability to communicate easily with most everyone by using real-life stories. It was a pleasure and a revelation to read and, for my family's sake, I need to follow up on this.

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The Language of Life: DNA and the Revolution in Personalised Medicine 4 Jan 2011

By Virginia Lynes-lumsden

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I enjoy this subject matter and got this book quite a while ago so can't remember all the particulars, but I'm sure I enjoyed it & the ability to get such books via Amazon on line. I do not always enjoy having to fill out reviews on each purchase.

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science, technique... but also business

Dr. Francis Collins does here a good divulgation of the essential of Clinical Genetics. Perhaps it's not the best, but understandable. Read more

Published 11 months ago by Carlos Vazquez Quintana

A rivetting unravelling

An amazing book which put so many pieces of the DNA jigsaw into one whole which made sense. If you want to look into the future of medicine this is the place to look. Read more

Published 24 months ago by B. Wensworth

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