Discover the extraordinary story of heredity and human identity in The Gene: An Intimate History by Siddhartha Mukherjee, a groundbreaking exploration of genetic science, history, and ethics by the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Emperor of All Maladies.

Mukherjee masterfully blends scientific discovery with personal narrative, tracing the evolution of genetic research from Gregor Mendel’s pea plants to the Human Genome Project and beyond. With clarity and compassion, he examines how our understanding of genes shapes medicine, behavior, and destiny, while raising profound questions about genetic engineering, heredity, and the moral limits of science.

Richly researched and deeply human, The Gene is both a scientific chronicle and an emotional memoir, offering readers a profound understanding of what makes us who we are. Perfect for lovers of popular science, medical history, and thought-provoking non-fiction, this book is an essential read for anyone curious about the blueprint of life itself.

Publisher: PENGUIN ALLEN LANE / A PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE COMPANY

Language : English

Binding: HARD COVER

Pages : 592