Blood Matters

From Brca1 to Designer Babies, How the World and I Found Ourselves in the Future of the Gene

Auteurs

• Mas a. Gessen

Paramètres

• Pages: 336 pages
• Temps de lecture: 12 heures

• Autobiographies et mémoires
• Biographies et réflexions
• Nonfiction
• Santé & Médecine
• Science

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The discovery of the BRCA1 genetic mutation prompts Masha Gessen to confront a profound personal dilemma regarding her health choices. Through conversations with others affected and insights from experts, the book delves into how genetic information influences critical life decisions, including relationships and family planning. It serves as a guide to navigating the complex emotional and ethical landscape shaped by genetic knowledge, ultimately challenging our understanding of identity and potential in a rapidly evolving world.

Achat du livre

• Année de publication: 2009
• Reliure: (souple)