Also discussed is the difference between genes and chromosomes, as well as other useful information for interpreting the genetic revolution. 27-Personality Genes Dr. Dean Hamer, chief, Gene Structure and Regulation, National Cancer Institute s Laboratory of Biochemistry, talks about the inheritance of human behavior.
Topics covered include anxiety, sex, addictions, violence, eating habits, and more.
The Genetics Of Rare Diseases Studying the genetics of rare and seemingly unrelated diseases can result in understanding more common ones. How the rare disorders of bone development are leading to insight into the genetics of arthritis and osteoporosis. Once disease-causing genes are identified, the public may have access to genetic testing before treatment is available. Ms. Biesecker discusses the translation of genetic research into medical tests and consequences for family conflict, moral dilemmas, and genetic discrimination.