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We use DNA routinely - to cure diseases, solve crimes, and reunite families. Yet we've known about it for only 60 years. And what we're continuing to learn about it every day has the potential to transform our health, our nutrition, our society, and our future. But what, exactly is DNA, the self-replicating material present in nearly all living organisms?

Humans are the only species who can reprogram themselves. This is astounding. In episode 8 of The Book Club, Amit Varma recommends you read 'Hacking Darwin' by Jamie Metzl, a lucid summation of the technological implications of genetic science – and the ethical questions they raise.

http://www.adfreebooks.com - 1000+ audiobooks, all ad free!The longitudinal study of gifted children in the United States of America supervised by Lewis Terman. An extensive discussion and analysis of IQ ratings is applied to the study of biographical data retained from historical figures known for their precocious talents in their time. Catherine Cox, with the aid of assistants, estimated and correlated the raw ability of 300 geniuses, and categorized them by the grade of their ability as judged by a summary of their personality.