The End of Genetics
Designing Humanity's DNA
by David B. Goldstein
Narrated by Christopher Douyard
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Pub Date Jan 04 2022 | Archive Date Jan 04 2022
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Description
Since 2010 it has been possible to determine a person's genetic makeup in a matter of days at an accessible cost for many millions of people. Along with this technological breakthrough there has emerged a movement to use this information to help prospective parents "eliminate preventable genetic disease." As the prospect of systematically excluding the appearance of unwanted mutations in our children comes within reach, David B. Goldstein examines the possible consequences from these types of choices.
Engaging and accessible, this clarion call for responsible and informed stewardship of the human genome provides an overview of what we do and do not know about human genetics and looks at some of the complex, yet largely unexplored, issues we must be most careful about as we move into an era of increasing numbers of parents exercising direct control over the genomes of their children.
Advance Praise
“An essential antidote to hubris…a thought-provoking exploration of the limits of current knowledge and the power and perils of the coming genetic technologies.”—Olivia Judson, author of Dr. Tatiana’s Sex Advice to All Creation
“David Goldstein methodically describes the evolution of genetic technology, highlighting the potential quagmire if reproductive genomic design occurs before the thoughtful consideration of scientific limitations and ethical issues.” —Dr. Vandana Shashi, Duke University School of Medicine
"Whether you agree or disagree, David Goldstein has provided an opinionated, clear-sighted, and ultimately compelling treatise on the moral imperative to mitigate congenital suffering." —Greg Gibson, author of It Takes a Genome
Available Editions
| EDITION | Audiobook, Unabridged |
| ISBN | 9781666179408 |
| PRICE | $19.99 (USD) |
| DURATION | 5 Hours, 14 Minutes |
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