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Philosophy · 20 min

The Gene: An Intimate History

By Siddhartha Mukherjee

An exploration of the human story embedded in our DNA, from ancient beliefs about inheritance to the ethical frontiers of gene editing, examining how our genetic code shapes identity, destiny, and the future of humanity.

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“An exploration of the human story embedded in our DNA, from ancient beliefs about inheritance to the ethical frontiers of gene editing, examining how our genetic code shapes identity, destiny, and the future of humanity.”

— Siddhartha Mukherjee, The Gene: An Intimate History

What it is about

genetics, dna, gene editing

Who it is for

Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of genetics, dna, gene editing and better judgment in how they apply it.

The author

Siddhartha Mukherjee brings a credible and useful lens to genetics, dna, gene editing, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.

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Siddhartha Mukherjee

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