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Director Taguchi's book "Morals of Genetic Testing" is now on sale

On Thursday, March 2023, 3, "The Morals of Genetic Testing," co-authored by Dr. Junichi Taguchi, director of our clinic, and certified genetic counselor Miho Aoki, was released.

<Book Overview>

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title:
The morality of genetic testing
Author:
Junichi Taguchi (Clinical Genetics Specialist)
Miho Aoki (Certified Genetic Counselor)
specification:
Paperback (softcover) / 228 pages
Publisher:
Sairyusha
定価:
1,980 yen (tax included)
Bookstore release date:
2023 December 3
[Sairyusha Website]
https://www.sairyusha.co.jp/book/b10015786.html
[Amazon]
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4779171059

<Introduction>

What can genetic testing tell us and what can it not tell us? Addressing common misunderstandings and questions, experts such as clinical geneticists and genetic counselors explain in a realistic and easy-to-understand manner using specific cases. Genetic tests have become inexpensive and can be ordered easily online without the involvement of a medical professional. Genetic tests such as hereditary cancer gene tests, prenatal tests, and constitutional tests are rapidly becoming more widespread, but many people are confused or unable to fully accept the results due to insufficient literacy on the part of those taking the tests. This book will help you develop the ability to think about medical ethics while also conveying the excitement of cutting-edge technology, from human cloning to designer babies.

<Contents>

  1. Part 1: A guide to considering the morality of genetic testing
  2. Chapter 1 DTC Genetic Testing
  3. Chapter 2 Multifactorial diseases and genetic polymorphisms
  4. Chapter 3 Cancer Genomic Medicine
  5. Chapter 4 Epigenetics: The mechanism that determines gene function
  6. Chapter 5 Pharmacogenomics and HLA testing
  7. Chapter 6 Whole genome testing and diagnosis of asymptomatic autosomal dominant diseases
  8. Chapter 7 Whole-genome testing, carrier testing, prenatal testing, and preimplantation testing
  9. Chapter 8: The deeper light and darkness of genetics: eugenics, genome editing, cloning, designer babies, gene therapy
  10. Appendix: Information and literature for those who want to know more
  11. Part 2: Would you like to take a genetic test?
  12. Chapter 9: Should you undergo presymptomatic testing?
  13. Chapter 10: Should I have prenatal testing?

*The content of this page is current as of July 2023, 3.