Ansh Verma is a researcher, author, and philosopher based in Dhanbad, Jharkhand (India). He researches almost everything that can be observed, felt and/or read, including technology, politics, divine, war, behavior, engineering, investments, military, finance, and mathematics. Post graduation, Verma has almost 20 years of experience in thinking and making sense of the world. His new book “Digest on Genetics” is an enlightening journey into the captivating realm of genetics and a deep study of genes, heredity, and the diversity within living organisms.
“Digest on Genetics” – Genetics is the study of genes and heredity and understanding how they replicate, recombine, and mutate. It provides insight into how organisms evolve and adapt to their environment. In turn, this information proves valuable in fields such as medicine, agriculture, and evolutionary biology.
To help readers understand genetics, the author begins with Introduction To Genetics where he discusses Gregor Mendel, the Austrian monk who is considered the patriarch of modern genetics, and his contributions. In DNA Structure and Replication, readers can learn all about DNA replication, cell division, and inheritance. The material starts to get more interesting but complicated in Genes and Chromosomes where he discusses genes and alleles but he manages to make it easy to follow and understand. The rest of the book consists of chapters like Genetic Variations and Mutations (the consequences of mutations on gene function), Genetic Disorders, and Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, which brings up the “possibility of creating designer babies or enhancing human traits through genetic manipulation…” I found The Philosophy of Genetic Studies particularly interesting because it addresses the ethical dilemmas surrounding genetic engineering, such as genetic privacy.
Despite its small size, this book contains so much information about genes, genetics, and the pros and cons of genetic engineering in general. Whether you want information about the science of genetics or how it can be used to personalize a patient’s healthcare by targeting specific genes, the information is easy to process and understand. It is recommended for readers interested in all things related to genetics.
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