Over the last decade, technical advances have allowed genomic testing which provides a great opportunity for diagnosis but also an increased chance of uncertain or unexpected findings. This book addresses many of the questions that arise in this context and summarizes the essential concepts in diagnostic genetic testing in an easy-to-read manner. It also covers some broad context for the practical and ethical implications of examining human DNA sequences. The book starts with a general introduction to the field, providing enough background to allow readers without any previous education in genetics to comprehend the material in the subsequent chapters. The main part explores differing aspects of human genetics and the wider implications of testing in these areas. The author covers not only single gene inheritance, but also genetic testing of cancers and how testing benefits the patients. Special emphasis is also given to the questions of genetics and identity. The concluding part then draws the main themes together and summarises the wider significance of genetics. It also explores the gap between promises made for the impact of advances in genetics, and the actual benefits to patients. The book is written for everyone interested to learn about the process of genetic testing and the broader implications. Moreover, it is aimed at health professionals with an interest in genetics, at students or scientific trainees looking for an introduction to diagnostic genetics, and at professionals in health policy or health journalism.

Over the last decade, technical advances have allowed genomic testing which provides a great opportunity for diagnosis but also an increased chance of uncertain or unexpected findings. This book addresses many of the questions that arise in this context and summarizes the essential concepts in diagnostic genetic testing in an easy-to-read manner. It also covers some broad context for the practical and ethical implications of examining human DNA sequences. The book starts with a general introduction to the field, providing enough background to allow readers without any previous education in genetics to comprehend the material in the subsequent chapters. The main part explores differing aspects of human genetics and the wider implications of testing in these areas. The author covers not only single gene inheritance, but also genetic testing of cancers and how testing benefits the patients. Special emphasis is also given to the questions of genetics and identity. The concluding part then draws the main themes together and summarises the wider significance of genetics. It also explores the gap between promises made for the impact of advances in genetics, and the actual benefits to patients. The book is written for everyone interested to learn about the process of genetic testing and the broader implications. Moreover, it is aimed at health professionals with an interest in genetics, at students or scientific trainees looking for an introduction to diagnostic genetics, and at professionals in health policy or health journalism.

David Born zeigt auf, dass Vereine ein oeffentliches Gut darstellen, welches Wirkungen uber den Kreis der Vereinsmitglieder hinaus erzeugt. Um die Makroeffekte gemeindespezifischer Vereinslandschaften auf individuelle Einstellungen und Verhaltensweisen der Burger untersuchen zu koennen, erhebt der Autor Informationen uber die lokalen Vereine in 57 mittelgrossen Schweizer Gemeinden und kombiniert sie mit Daten aus einer Bevoelkerungsumfrage in diesen Gemeinden. Die Hypothesen zur Wirkung lokaler Vereinslandschaften werden anhand von Mehrebenenmodellen mit Interaktionseffekten empirisch uberpruft. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass Vereine Werte und Normen uber den Kreis der Vereinsmitglieder hinaus verbreiten und das private Engagement der Burger somit als oeffentliches Gut positive Wirkungen auf alle Gemeindebewohner erzeugt.

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No study of economics would be complete without the foundations of economic thought. History of Economic Thought explores the philosophical underpinnings of economics, beginning with Aristotle and up through modern game theory. This new volume looks at the most prominent influences that weave through modern economics.