The Friendly Book Cave 2020 discussion

Hello.

I'm a fairly well educated person, but find myself more ignorant than I would like about genetics. Can anyone recommend a good "popular science" book on the topic? Thanks for any help. Rumell Khan.

Rare genetic mutation found in Amish community could combat ageing
Discovery of mutation which appears to protect against biological ageing raises hopes for new treatments to prevent age-related disorders

The discovery of a rare genetic mutation that prolongs human life has raised hopes for new treatments to combat ageing and prevent age-related disorders from heart disease to dementia.

Researchers spotted the mutation in an Amish population in Indiana where carriers were found to have better metabolic health, far less diabetes, and tended to live a decade longer than others in the community.

I highly recommend the book The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial of Human Nature by Steven Pinker.

Genetics are so cool

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What do you like about the subject of genetics?