The End of Genetics by David B Goldstein (Tantor Audio) 4 stars

publication date 4/1/22 Audio time 5hrs 14 mins Book 192 Pages

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Synopsis

An urgent plea for a broader understanding and awareness of the unconsidered dangers of new genetic technologies Since 2010 it has been possible to determine a person’s genetic makeup in a matter of days at an accessible cost for many millions of people. Along with this technological breakthrough there has emerged a movement to use this information to help prospective parents “eliminate preventable genetic disease.” As the prospect of systematically excluding the appearance of unwanted mutations in our children comes within reach, David B. Goldstein examines the possible consequences from these types of choices. Engaging and accessible, this clarion call for responsible and informed stewardship of the human genome provides an overview of what we do and do not know about human genetics and looks at some of the complex, yet largely unexplored, issues we must be most careful about as we move into an era of increasing numbers of parents exercising direct control over the genomes of their children.

My Review

This was a brilliant book. I became so engrossed in this book it was over before I even knew it. I really loved reading and learning about science and this book fascinated me, the facts were amazing. I listened to the audiobook and was instantly drawn into this book because of the narrator's smooth voice. It was a fascinating look at how genetics are used to study and find answers for the rares of conditions. It was fascinating to learn That some of these very rare conditions were rather easy to treat and how others still baffle geneticist even today. Also just how many people are having their genetics looked at before trying for a baby and how working is progressing to try and minimise risks of certain conditions from appearing and to what stage do we say this has to stop it immoral. There are lots of aspects of genetics looked at and creat some very interesting controversial issues. I just listened in wonder and learnt so much. It was such an eye opener. I absolutely love listening to audiobooks like this one on subjects im not overly familiar with. This was a perfect insight into this world of genetics. Thank you so much to the author and publishers for bringing the fascinating audiobook to life as its such An difficult issue to understand and this book made it so easy to understand and learn from. I will definitely be looking out for more titles by this wonderful author in the future.