G08: Science Genetic Disorders: Downs Syndrome

Down syndrome is caused by a flaw in the genetic code that affects the mental and physical development of people with it. Readers will examine this condition and its causes, and learn about research that led to our current understanding. They will survey new treatments and new research. This book also introduces people who have excelled despite being challenged with this condition, and the people who have moved science forward in understanding down syndrome. Fact boxes, sidebars, and detailed images support the informative main narrative. A special section explains how sufferers face bullying, and what to do in order to stop it.

Over the past 50 years, scientists have made incredible progress in the application of genetic research to human health care and disease treatment. Innovative tools and techniques, including gene therapy and CRISPR-Cas9 editing, can treat inherited disorders that were previously untreatable, or prevent them from happening in the first place. You can take a DNA test to learn where your ancestors are from. Police officers can use genetic evidence to identify criminals--or innocents. And some doctors are using new medical techniques for unprecedented procedures. Genomics: A Revolution in Health and Disease Discovery delves into the history, science, and ethics behind recent breakthroughs in genetic research. Authors Whitney Stewart and Hans Andersson, MD, present fascinating case studies that show how real people have benefitted from genetic research. Though the genome remains full of mysteries, researchers and doctors are working hard to uncover its secrets and find the best ways to treat patients and cure diseases. The discoveries to come will inform how we target disease treatment, how we understand our health, and how we define our very identities.

A profound, thoughtful book about Down syndrome that at its heart is about what it means to truly love. A diary, journal, and illustrated story all at the same time written by a father about his son, Mallko, who has Down Syndrome. This book, which was selected as the best book in the disability category by the Bologna Book Fair in 2016, comes as a call and a revelation.