Description
A sweeping history of genetics, this illuminating work traces humanity’s evolving understanding of heredity—from the earliest theories of inheritance to the revolutionary possibilities of modern genetic engineering. It brings together scientific discovery, medical breakthroughs, and the personal stories of researchers and patients to show how genes shape health, identity, behavior, and our sense of what it means to be human. At once accessible and deeply researched, the book examines the ethical questions raised by genetic testing, manipulation, and the prospect of designing future generations. It is both a compelling scientific narrative and a thoughtful meditation on the promise and peril of controlling the code of life.
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Published Mar 23, 2017
620 pages
ISBN: 9780099584575
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Published Jan 1, 2016
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First Published
2016
Language
eng
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Content and trigger warnings for The Gene by Siddhartha Mukherjee.