1. Bioinformática Aplicada al Diagnóstico Genómico: Cómo Transformar Datos en Decisiones Precisas (Spanish Edition)
English Title (approximate): Applied Bioinformatics for Genomic Diagnosis: How to Transform Data into Accurate Decisions
This book is your practical and technical guide to applying bioinformatics in clinical diagnosis. Written in Spanish, it explains how genomic data can lead to more precise, personalized medical decisions. It covers the key tools and methodologies essential for analyzing genomic information, how to interpret relevant genetic variants, and real-world case studies on integrating genomic data into clinical practice.
- Why It Matters
With the exponential growth of genomic data, healthcare professionals, researchers, and students need to understand how to harness that data to improve patient outcomes. This book combines scientific rigor with practical insights, making complex topics accessible to both medical and technical audiences. - Who Should Read It
- Medical professionals who want to implement genomics in everyday practice.
- Researchers and bioinformaticians interested in deepening their knowledge of genomic diagnostics.
- Students of medicine, biology, and data science.
2. Perfect DNA
A novel set in the mid-2030s, Perfect DNA follows John Malcolm, a middle-aged accountant in London who, after his father’s sudden death, takes a comprehensive genetic test. The test predicts an individual’s life expectancy with startling accuracy, assuming no accidents. When John’s results turn out to be exceptionally favorable—while his wife Jessica’s are disturbingly poor—their lives and marriage are thrown into turmoil.
Seeking answers, they consult Professor Riera, a genetic counselor, who is astonished by John’s near “perfect” genetic profile. This revelation sparks interest from pharmaceutical companies hoping to use John’s genetic information for lucrative gene therapies. The moral quandary centers on John’s decision: Should he sell his personal genetic data to save Jessica, or protect his privacy and reject corporate offers?
Through John and Jessica’s journey, Perfect DNA delves into questions of genetic privacy, societal pressures, and the ethical and emotional struggles that arise when we have a window into our future health. It reflects on how genomic information can reshape relationships, personal identity, and the idea of “human perfection.”
Where to Find These Books
Both Bioinformática Aplicada al Diagnóstico Genómico (in Spanish) and Perfect DNA are available through Amazon in Kindle and paperback formats. Bioinformática Aplicada al Diagnóstico Genómico is also accessible via Kindle Unlimited. If you are interested in the ethical, practical, and emotional facets of genomics—and how these advances may soon impact everyday life—both books will provide valuable perspectives.
Final Thoughts
Dr. Manuel Corpas’s works offer in-depth explorations—one from a technical standpoint on how to apply bioinformatics in clinical settings, and the other through a narrative lens that imagines the near-future implications of modern genetics. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, scientist, student, or simply curious about the future of personalized medicine, these books provide a compelling look into the transformative power of genomics.
Manuel Corpas 