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The compatibility gene / Daniel M. Davis.
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Davis, Daniel M. (Daniel Michael), 1970-
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English
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London : Allen Lane, 2013.
Description
xvi, 231 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Firestone Library - Stacks
QR184 .D384 2013
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Immunogenetics
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Biocompatibility
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Medical genetics
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Infection
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Human molecular genetics
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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?
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ISBN
9781846145148 ((hbk.))
1846145147 ((hbk.))
9780141972527 ((ebook))
0141972521 ((ebook))
9780241956755
0241956757
OCLC
855350879
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