A year from now, I will personally remember most what Church said about our genes being able to change during our lifetime, and in certain parts of our body only. He calls this “somatic genetics” or “somatic mutation.”
I think one aspect of this interview that could effect my future and society at large is that we should get our DNA tested, possibly multiple times throughout our lives. Personal genomics can tell us a lot about our past, present, and future and I would expect this trend to continue thanks to advocates like George Church.
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PredictionX Video Week 12 - George Church
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Dear Tim,
Thank you for your reflective commentary! As someone with a very small immediate family, I have always been fascinated by genetics as a means of identifying my past. I remember reading Harvard Professor of chemical biology Stuart Schreiber's compelling article entitled "Truth: A Love Story," which chronicles his shocking realization that the man who raised him was not actually his biological father; instead of simply accepting the past passively, Professor Schreiber viewed this new chapter as his latest scientific experiment. As indicated by your post, I similarly believe that the field of genetics is a gateway for honing a greater understanding of our "past, present, and future."
Best,
Nicole