Dressmaker's Mirror
Dressmaker's Mirror
Dressmaker's Mirror
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Description
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A narrative that is equal parts genetic and family detective story, geneticist Susan W. Liebman chronicles the sorrows that a deadly mutation caused in her family as well as how she discovered the killer: a new heart disease gene mutation that affects 1 in 800 Ashkenazi Jews.
About the Author
About the Author
Susan Weiss Liebman, PhD, is a research professor at the University of Nevada and was formerly a biology professor at the University of Illinois Chicago where she taught undergraduate and graduate genetics for thirty-four years. She currently resides in Reno, Nevada.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
hellip; a riveting narrative, tracing the journey from tragedy to triumph over a hidden genetic death sentencehellip; Liebman interlaces her personal saga with the astounding advancements of the past two decades in combating genetic diseases... a compelling argument for the widespread embrace of genetic testing, illuminating its pivotal role in saving lives and enhancing health.
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pub date:
2024-11-19
Length:
256 pages
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