Why it endured
Siddhartha Mukherjee's sweeping history of genetics from Mendel's peas to CRISPR. A meditation on what our genes determine, what they don't, and the profound moral questions raised by our growing ability to edit them.
What they're saying
3 people recommend this book
Bill GatesCo-founder of Microsoft
“More recently, I’ve gained a lot from reading a diverse set of books and authors including Under a White Sky by Elizabeth Kolbert, On Immunity by Eula Biss, The Gene by Siddhartha Mukherjee, and Eradication by Nancy Stepan.”
Peter AttiaPhysician & longevity researcher
“Your next read--"The Gene" by Sid Mukherjee. Another masterpiece along the lines of "Emperor of all Maladies" Great nuance and history.”
Bryan JohnsonEntrepreneur & longevity investor
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