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Designer genes : a new era in the evolution of man
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- Summary
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An expert in human gene modification and research explores the ethical questions surrounding science's new power to guide the genetic destiny of humanity.
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- Creator
- Steven Potter
- Format
- Books
- Language
- English
- Publication
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- First edition
- New York : Random House, [2010]
- ©2010
- Physical Details
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- viii, 188 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- ISBNs
- 9781400069057, 9781588369987, 140006905X, 1588369986
- OCLC
- ocn458582402
- Includes index.
- The true story of Adam -- Figuring out which genes do what -- Sequencing the human genome -- The sequencing revolution -- Dogs -- What is all of that DNA doing anyway? -- Jumping genes (transposable elements) -- Genetic disease -- The surprising embryo -- Stem cells -- Modifying genes -- But is it moral? -- Are we smart enough to pick optimal gene combinations? -- Do no harm -- Athletics -- Alternative views -- The future