Understanding Gene Therapy (MEDICAL PERSPECTIVES SERIES) [Paperback]

R. G. Vile (Author), Nicholas R. Lemoine (Author), N. R. Lemoine (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1999 | ISBN-10: 0387915125 | ISBN-13: 978-0387915128 | Edition: 1

Gene therapy is a rapidly expanding area of research with current and potential applications in many different areas of medicine. Understand ing Gene Therapy fills the need for a readable and affordable introduc tion to this challenging and complex field. It explains exactly what g ene therapy is, and how genes are delivered and targeted. In addition, recent gene therapy trials and future applications as well as ethical and safety issues are discussed. This book is an ideal reference for undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers in the life sciences, me dical students and researchers, and clinicians requiring an introducti on to the current and future potential of gene therapy.

Product Details

• Paperback: 187 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (November 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0387915125
• ISBN-13: 978-0387915128
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,097,700 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book on understanding gene therapy, January 3, 2001

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This review is from: Understanding Gene Therapy (MEDICAL PERSPECTIVES SERIES) (Paperback)

This was a great book, and gave the truth about the pros and cons of gene therapy and the progress that has been achieved. This book is appropriate for undergrads with a strong science background, medical students, science graduate students, and physicians and researchers and would be very important reading on this quickly emerging field. Included are some nice diagrams and some up-to-date key references in the field that will encompass the future of medicine.