David B. Goldstein is John E. Borne Professor of Genetics and Development and director of the Institute for Genomic Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center. He is the author Jacob’s Legacy: A Genetic View of Jewish History.
“Geneticist David B. Goldstein thinks that advances in human
genomic sequencing and editing signal the end of present-day
genetics. . . . An intriguing and disturbing book.”—Nature
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“An essential antidote to hubris . . . a thought-provoking
exploration of the limits of current knowledge and the power and
perils of the coming genetic technologies.”—Olivia Judson, author
of Dr. Tatiana’s Sex Advice to All Creation: The Definitive Guide
to the Evolutionary Biology of Sex
“David Goldstein methodically describes the evolution of genetic
technology, highlighting the potential quagmire if reproductive
genomic design occurs before the thoughtful consideration of
scientific limitations and ethical issues.”—Vandana Shashi, Duke
University School of Medicine
“Whether you agree or disagree, David Goldstein has provided an
opinionated, clear-sighted, and ultimately compelling treatise on
the moral imperative to mitigate congenital suffering.”—Greg
Gibson, author of It Takes a Genome
“The End of Genetics brings readers directly to the front lines of
modern genetics, presenting a bold yet compelling vision of what
the future holds. Already a pioneer in the history of modern
genetics, David Goldstein is clearly shaping its future as
well.”—Matthew Might, director, Hugh Kaul Precision Medicine
Institute, University of Alabama at Birmingham
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