Anatomy for Navel-Seekers

What is genetics? Probably everyone knows. Genetics studies genes, which today are modified all the time—most food products contain modified genes. Genetics also studies DNA. Even those who can’t decipher the abbreviation know that with the help of DNA, paternity is determined and criminals are tracked down. And genes can tell what diseases a person is predisposed to. That’s very important.

And geneticists can create clones—organisms in a test tube. And also… Well, this is where we should pause. If everything you read above was news to you, then you have no real understanding of genetics. But even if it wasn’t news, you still don’t really understand genetics—because “knowledge” means a clear picture of a subject, not a handful of disconnected facts.

In any case, you should read this book.