DNA nation: how genetic testing changes life
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Millions of people around the world do it! They spit in a test tube and pass a genetic test. Deciphering the secrets of their DNA, these people suggest that they learn about their predisposition to diseases, make up a genetically adapted diet, will be able to reveal the talents of children, find relatives and even go on a date. But is it really so? How much can you trust the results of reading DNA and how can the use of this data for the purpose of?
Unfortunately, consumer genomes and hype around it also have a flip side. The belief that genes determine fate is already beginning to root in our culture, and sensational messages about the discovery of new genes responsible for mind, love, ability to mathematics or anything else, only strengthen this misconception.
This book is not just a story about DNA, genes and technologies. She is about all of us, about how we will adapt to the world, where genetics will surround us from all sides. She will influence how we perceive ourselves, and the ways of our socialization. I described my personal experience, as well as the experience of other people who have already made DNA analysis, but this book is about what awaits you about how your life will change when one fine day the courier will deliver you a beautiful bright set for genetic test ordered on the Internet. And you will probably order it sooner or later. When this happens, promise me one thing: relax and tell yourself: DNA is not a sentence! "
Sergio Pistoi - a journalist and a scientist, the holder of the degree of PhD for molecular biology, the author of scientific articles and books, is published in Scientific American, Reuters, New Scientist, Lancet, Nature, etc. In 2013, he received the Italian Galileo Award
Unfortunately, consumer genomes and hype around it also have a flip side. The belief that genes determine fate is already beginning to root in our culture, and sensational messages about the discovery of new genes responsible for mind, love, ability to mathematics or anything else, only strengthen this misconception.
This book is not just a story about DNA, genes and technologies. She is about all of us, about how we will adapt to the world, where genetics will surround us from all sides. She will influence how we perceive ourselves, and the ways of our socialization. I described my personal experience, as well as the experience of other people who have already made DNA analysis, but this book is about what awaits you about how your life will change when one fine day the courier will deliver you a beautiful bright set for genetic test ordered on the Internet. And you will probably order it sooner or later. When this happens, promise me one thing: relax and tell yourself: DNA is not a sentence! "
Sergio Pistoi - a journalist and a scientist, the holder of the degree of PhD for molecular biology, the author of scientific articles and books, is published in Scientific American, Reuters, New Scientist, Lancet, Nature, etc. In 2013, he received the Italian Galileo Award
Author:
Author:Pistoi Sergio
Cover:
Cover:Hard
Category:
- Category:Medical Books
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:printing
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:16+
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-907241-69-5
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