Meest populaire boeken in Nederland●Genetica

'You are not simply the sum output of your genome. You are the user and inventor of your genome.' For years it was accepted knowledge that genes were fixed components of our bodies, and that we as individuals were incapable of altering our genetic make-up. Yet groundbreaking research suggests that changes in lifestyle and diet can greatly influence our genetic predispositions to disease and certain physical and psychological behaviours. Moreover, the adoption of ancient Vedic practices such as y...

Releasedatum: 2015-11-05 € 10,99

In Germs, Genes and Civilization , Dr. David Clark tells the story of the microbe-driven epidemics that have repeatedly molded our human destinies. You'll discover how your genes have been shaped through millennia spent battling against infectious diseases. You'll learn how epidemics have transformed human history, over and over again, from ancient Egypt to Mexico, the Romans to Attila the Hun. You'll learn how the Black Death epidemic ended the Middle Ages, making possible the Renaissance, west...

Releasedatum: 2010-01-08 € 8,99

This thoroughly revised third edition provides a comprehensive grounding on hereditary heart diseases with special emphasis on the genetic aspects of these conditions. It continues to provide the expertise that all cardiologists, clinical and molecular geneticists, and related medical professionals require to provide optimal care for patients with cardiac disease of genetic origin and for their relatives. Topics covered include the different cardiomyopathies, the primary arrhythmia syndromes and...

Releasedatum: 2020-09-08 Genre:Professioneel en technisch > Geneeskunde € 74,99

O que nos diz a ciência sobre o sono e os sonhos. Sabia que dormir pode salvar a sua vida? O sono é um dos aspetos mais importantes da nossa vida, mas também um dos mais incompreendidos. Questões tão essenciais como por que razão dormimos ou por que motivo as consequências para a saúde são tão devastadoras quando não dormimos só recentemente foram compreendidas. Apresentando descobertas científicas revolucionárias e sintetizando décadas de investigação e prática clínica, Matth...

Releasedatum: 2020-04-30 € 11,99

This is a Summary of Deepak Chopra and Rudolph E. Tanzi's Super Genes Unlock the Astonishing Power of Your DNA for Optimum Health and Well-Being The authors of the New York Times bestseller Super Brain present a bold new understanding of our genes and how simple changes in lifestyle can boost genetic activity. The leap into "radical well-being" is a promise waiting to be fulfilled. "You are not simply the sum total of the genes you were born with," writes Deepak Chopra and Rudy Tanzi. "You are t...

Releasedatum: 2016-04-26 € 3,99

The process of genetic counseling involves many key components, such as taking a family genetic history, making a diagnosis, and providing communication and support to the family. Among these core processes is the mathematical calculation of the actual risk of a possible genetic disorder. For most physicians and counselors, the mathematics and statistics involved can be major challenge which is not always helped by complex computer programs or lengthy papers full of elaborate formulae. In this c...

Releasedatum: 2006-10-16 € 52,99

In uno stile semplice e chiaro uno dei più brillanti scienziati del nostro tempo spiega come funziona la perfetta macchina del nostro corpo, tesa a preservare quelle molecole "egoiste" chiamate geni.

Releasedatum: 2013-07-02 € 7,99

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), caused by mutational inactivation of the NF1 tumour suppressor gene, is one of the most common dominantly inherited human disorders, affecting 1 in 3000 individuals worldwide. This book presents in concise fashion, but as comprehensively as possible, our current state of knowledge on the molecular genetics, molecular biology and cellular biology of this tumour predisposition syndrome. Written by internationally recognized experts in the field, the 44 chapters that...

Releasedatum: 2013-01-29 € 164,99

We are in the midst of a medical revolution: in just a few years, we will be able to have our complete DNA sequenced at an affordable cost. Analysing the content of our genomes will allow a powerful estimate of our future risks of illness - from cystic fibrosis and Huntington's disease, to cancer and diabetes - which will help us devise our own personalised blueprint of preventive medicine. This will have enormous implications on everything from our day-to-day choices like diet and exercise, to ...

Releasedatum: 2010-12-09 € 6,99