Apocalypse... Now? Molecular epidemiology, predictive genetic tests, and social communication of genetic contents Apocalipse... Agora? Epidemiologia molecular, testagens gênicas preditivas, comunicação social de conteúdos genéticos
The author analyzes the underlying theoretical aspects in the construction of the molecular watershed of epidemiology and the concept of genetic risk, focusing on issues raised by contemporary reality: new technologies, globalization, proliferation of communications strategies, and the dilution of i...
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Language: | English |
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Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz
1999-01-01
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Series: | Cadernos de Saúde Pública |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-311X1999000500009 |