The compatibility gene / Daniel M. Davis.

Author
Davis, Daniel M. (Daniel Michael), 1970- [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
London : Allen Lane, 2013.
Description
xvi, 231 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

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    Summary note
    Shows how the compatibility gene is radically transforming our knowledge of the way our bodies work - and is having profound consequences for medical research and ethics. This title tells the history of these genes' discovery and the unlocking of their secrets.
    Bibliographic references
    Includes bibliographical references and index.
    Contents
    • Introduction
    • Part one: The scientific revolution in compatibility. (1. Frankenstein's Holy Trinity ; 2. Self / non-self
    • 3. Dead but alive in parts ; 4. A crystal-clear answer at last)
    • Part two: The frontier of compatibility gene research. (5. Differences between us that matter ; 6. A path to new medicine ; 7. Missing self)
    • Part three: The overarching system. (8. Sex and smelly T shirts ; 9. Connections with the mind ; 10. Compatibility for successful pregnancy)
    • Epilogue: What makes you so special?
    ISBN
    • 9781846145148 ((hbk.))
    • 1846145147 ((hbk.))
    • 9780141972527 ((ebook))
    • 0141972521 ((ebook))
    • 9780241956755
    • 0241956757
    OCLC
    855350879
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