The Gene
Mukherjee's magisterial history of genetics interweaves scientific discovery with personal and ethical reflection. From Mendel to CRISPR, it explores how understanding genes has transformed medicine, identity, and our conception of humanity. The work bridges science, history, and philosophy, examining what it means to be human in the genetic age.
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