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136 Siddhartha Mukherjee - An Intimate History of the Gene

Inquiring Minds

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Exploring the Ethics and Implications of Genetic Interventions

The chapter discusses the spectrum of genetic diseases, ethical considerations around gene editing, the potential for personalized eugenics, and the unintended consequences of gene-editing technologies like CRISPR. It also touches on the intersection of genetics with politics and the genetic basis of identity.

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