Designer genes : a new era in the evolution of man / Steven Potter.
Potter, S. Steven.
2010
QH447 .P68 2010 (Mapit)
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Title Designer genes : a new era in the evolution of man / Steven Potter.
Author Potter, S. Steven.
Edition 1st ed.
ISBN 9781400069057 (alk. paper)
9781588369987 (eBook)
140006905X (alk. paper)
1588369986 (eBook)
Imprint New York : Random House, c2010.
Language English
Description viii, 188 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Call Number QH447 .P68 2010
Dewey Decimal Classification 611/.01816
Summary An expert in human gene modification and research explores the ethical questions surrounding science's new power to guide the genetic destiny of humanity.
Note Includes index.
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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.

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