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Mercies in Disguise
Mercies in Disguise: A Story of Hope, a Family's Genetic Destiny, and the Science That Rescued Them | Gina Kolata
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The phone rings. The doctor from California is on the line. �Are you ready Amanda?� The two people Amanda Baxley loves the most had begged her not to be tested�at least, not now. But she had to find out. If your family carried a mutated (…more)
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The Baxley family has a rare and fatal neurological condition called GSS. All have a 50/50 chance of inheriting it. This book traces the research into the discovery of GSS and how family members used scientific breakthroughs in genetic counseling and fertility treatments to test and screen for it so as to avoid passing it down. Very readable and interesting. But who is the saint? Why, science— of course!

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Prompt: I‘m a Saint

Riveted_Reader_Melissa Great review…stacking!! 3y
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I was browsing through my local library when I came across this wonderful read. I always like finding a book on an unfamiliar topic and this was one I could no put down. It was informative, heart-wrenching, and inspiring. Defiantly a pick and would recommend to anyone who wants a story that makes them think about science and medicine and how impacts your choices.

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Listening to this now. Interesting true story of search for cause of an incurable neurological disease that seems to run in families. Audiobook is holding my attention & book itself reads like a medical mystery. Good mix of getting to know the people and the biology/medicine. Hope it holds up

SaraFair I love medical mysteries like this! 8y
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