The Gene - An Intimate History

Siddhartha Mukherjee's exploration of the gene offers an expansive journey through the history, science, and social implications of genetics. Tracing discoveries from Gregor Mendel’s pea experiments to the latest frontiers in genome editing, this work couples scientific rigor with intimate storytelling. By weaving personal anecdotes with the broader arc of genetic research, the narrative underscores how the quest to understand heredity has shaped—and continues to shape—medicine, identity, and society. The book serves both as a detailed chronicle of scientific progress and a meditation on the ethical quandaries that inevitably arise.

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