Blog - Ricki Lewis

Genetic Linkage

The Crud: Viral or Bacterial?

January 16, 2013

A flu virus. (Credit: CDC)

My immune system is still on hyperdrive from what may have been the flu three weeks ago. I qualify my self-diagnosis because I never had a test to tell whether viruses or bacteria had invaded my body.

I’ve long wondered why such diagnostics aren’t, by now, in routine use. Molecular biology was pioneered on the genetic details of bacteria and their viruses in the 1970s, and by now most of our pathogens have had their genomes sequenced. (more…)

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Putting a Face on Genetics

Project to engage students in helping families with rare genetic diseases

Book Club Reader's Guide

The Forever Fix: Gene Therapy and the Boy Who Saved It

Many challenging questions to stimulate thought and discussion.

Instructor's Guide

The Forever Fix: Gene Therapy and the Boy Who Saved It

38 discussion questions to get students thinking and talking about gene therapy, including the science, ethical issues, and the drug approval process.

Narrative science

The Forever Fix: Gene Therapy & the Boy Who Saved It

The Forever Fix is the uplifting true story of 8-year-old Corey Haas, who was cured of hereditary blindness just 4 days after gene therapy.

College Textbooks

Hole's Human Anatomy and Physiology

A spectacularly-illustrated, clearly written human anatomy and physiology textbook, used in pre-health profession programs throughout the U.S.

Human Genetics: Concepts and Applications

A highly engaging, clearly written, beautifully illustrated introduction to the science of human genetics for the non-scientist. Now in its 11th edition, 12th to be published in September 2018.

Nonfiction

Human Genetics: The Basics, second edition

An ideal starting point for anyone who wants to know more about genes, DNA, genomes, and the genetic ties that bind us all.