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The End of Genetics

Designing Humanity's DNA
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The End of Genetics explores the rapid advances in genetic technology that now allow swift, affordable sequencing of a person's genome. David B. Goldstein examines the ethical and scientific complexities of using this knowledge to eliminate preventable genetic diseases in future generations, urging careful consideration of the unforeseen consequences as parents gain unprecedented control over their children's genomes.
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Ideal for readers interested in genetics, bioethics, medical technology, and the social implications of scientific innovation.

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An urgent plea for a broader understanding and awareness of the unconsidered dangers of new genetic technologies

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An urgent plea for a broader understanding and awareness of the unconsidered dangers of new genetic technologies

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.

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Praised by Nature as an intriguing and disturbing work, the book is recognised as a CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title 2022. Olivia Judson calls it "an essential antidote to hubris," offering thought-provoking insight into the limits and risks of emerging genetic technologies. Vandana Shashi highlights its detailed analysis of the potential pitfalls of reproductive genomic design, while Greg Gibson commends its compelling argument on the moral imperative to reduce congenital suffering.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300219395

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 March 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Illustration: 5 b-w illus.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 192

About the Author

David B. Goldstein is John E. Borne Professor of Genetics and Development and director of the Institute for Genomic Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center. He is the author Jacob’s Legacy: A Genetic View of Jewish History.

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