The deeper genome : why there is more to the human genome than meets the eye
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 5:42 am
Why I looked at this book
There was much hype when the human genome was sequenced, but there are claims that what was promised in the way of new treatments for diseases has not been delivered. But should we be disappointed that results didn't flow quickly? New scientific discoveries often take decades to be utilised for practical purposes, so why should we expect it to be different in this case. But now we are getting more and more details about the complexities of the genome and its workings in living beings. I'm hoping this book will explain some of these complexities, and indicate possible paths to using this knowledge for our benefit.