Siddhartha Mukherjee
Genetics shapes who we are, but the history of the gene is a complex tale of medical breakthroughs and dark ethical abuses. Uncover the intimate story behind our DNA and human identity.
The discovery of the gene revolutionized our understanding of heredity by proving that traits are passed down through specific biological units.
The misinterpretation of genetic science led to tragic eugenics movements that resulted in forced sterilizations and devastating genocides.
Modern gene-editing technologies offer the promise of curing inherited diseases but also raise profound ethical dilemmas about altering human life.