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Unnatural Selection: Gene Editing and the Future of Humanity by Torill Kornfeldt
In 2018, the world’s first genetically modified humans—Chinese twins Lulu and Nana—were born, turning science fiction into reality. This breakthrough brought both promise and peril. Kornfeldt, a Swedish science journalist, explores the ethical and practical questions surrounding gene editing: Can it prevent disease? Could it be used to choose eye color or personality traits? How far should we go in altering the human genome?
To find answers, Kornfeldt travels to an IVF clinic in South Korea, an oncology hospital in China, and a biohacker lab in the United States. She interviews scientists, patients, activists, and parents who wish to modify their children’s genes. The book offers a clear-eyed look at the rapid development of genetic technologies, their potential consequences, and the new ethical dilemmas humanity will inevitably face.
Price: 1037.00 RUR
