The End of Genetics

“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.”—NatureCHOICE Outstanding Academic Title 2022“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

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 of Jacob’s Legacy: A Genetic View of Jewish History.