The language of life : DNA and the revolution in personalized medicine /

A medical revolution is upon us, and leading geneticist Collins explains its dimensions here. Our knowledge of the genetic basis for disease has increased exponentially in recent years, and we are now able to understand and treat diseases at the molecular level with personalized medicine--care based...

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Main Author: Collins, Francis S
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Harper, [2009]
Edition:First edition
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