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The Gene#
Siddhartha Mukherjee
An Intimate History
★ 4.5 (21 Ratings)
◷ 30 Minutes
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The Gene (2016) offers an in-depth look at the history of genetics. These abstracts take you on a journey from the field’s humble beginnings to its modern day applications in diagnosing illnesses, debunking racist claims and creating genetically modified life.
About the author
Siddhartha Mukherjee is a physician, geneticist, researcher, stem cell biologist and cancer specialist. He is also the author of The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer, winner of the Guardian First Book Award and the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for general nonfiction.
Who might enjoy this content?
- People interested in how genetic traits are passed on
- Students studying medicine or biology
- Anyone curious about the history of genetic research
