DNA and Society: History, Possibilities, Controversies

Harvard FAS

Recent advances in genetic analysis have transformed how we understand the influence of genes on our health, human potential, and even family roots. While these breakthroughs are often heralded as revolutionary, the scientific realities are often more complex than media coverage suggests, and genetic research frequently raises difficult ethical and societal questions. In this discussion-based seminar, we will critically examine recent books exploring the social dimensions of DNA, supplemented…