Genetics Of The Gods
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The Genetic Gods
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Author : John C. Avise
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2009-06-30
The Genetic Gods written by John C. Avise and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-06-30 with Science categories.
They mastermind our lives, shaping our features, our health, and our behavior, even in the sacrosanct realms of love and sex, religion, aging, and death. Yet we are the ones who house, perpetuate, and give the promise of immortality to these biological agents, our genetic gods. The link between genes and gods is hardly arbitrary, as the distinguished evolutionary geneticist John Avise reveals in this compelling book. In clear, straightforward terms, Avise reviews recent discoveries in molecular biology, evolutionary genetics, and human genetic engineering, and discusses the relevance of these findings to issues of ultimate concern traditionally reserved for mythology, theology, and religious faith. The book explains how the genetic gods figure in our development--not just our metabolism and physiology, but even our emotional disposition, personality, ethical leanings, and, indeed, religiosity. Yet genes are physical rather than metaphysical entities. Having arisen via an amoral evolutionary process--natural selection--genes have no consciousness, no sentient code of conduct, no reflective concern about the consequences of their actions. It is Avise's contention that current genetic knowledge can inform our attempts to answer typically religious questions--about origins, fate, and meaning. The Genetic Gods challenges us to make the necessary connection between what we know, what we believe, and what we embody. Table of Contents: Preface Prologue 1. The Doctrines of Biological Science 2. Geneses 3. Genetic Maladies 4. Genetic Beneficence 5. Strategies of the Genes 6. Genetic Sovereignty 7. New Lords of Our Genes? 8. Meaning Epilogue Notes Glossary Index Reviews of this book: Our genes, [Avise] says, are responsible not only for how we got here and exist day to day, but also for the core of our being--our personalities and morals. It is our genetic make-up that allows for and formulates our religious belief systems, he argues. Avise does not eschew spirituality but seeks a more informed, less confrontational approach between science and the pulpit. --Science News Reviews of this book: For the general scientific reader, the book is an excellent distillation of a broad and increasingly important field, a course of causation that cannot be ignored. From advising expectant parents to getting innocent people off death row, genetics increasingly dominates our lives. The sections on genetics are expertly written, particularly for those readers without in-depth knowledge. The author explains slowly and carefully just how genetics operates, using multiple metaphors. His genetic discourse proceeds in a neighborly fashion, as one might tell stories while sitting in a rocking chair at a country store. He seems to be invigorated by genes and just can't wait to tell about them. --David W. Hodo, Journal of the American Medical Association Reviews of this book: As a whole, this book is quite informative and stimulating, and sections of it are beautifully written. Indeed, Professor Avise has a real gift for prose and scientific expositions, and I would suspect that he must be a formidable lecturer...At its core, [The Genetic Gods] is a survey, and a very nice one at that, of evolutionary genetics, the field of the author's major research interests. There is a strong sociobiological cast to the arguments, and the work and ideas of E. O. Wilson figure prominently. The presentation of evolutionary genetics is imbedded in a more general discussion of modern human and molecular genetics...However, this book is, most of all, a philosophical treatise that attempts, admittedly with the bias of a biologist, to examine the intersection of the fundamental premises of evolution and religion. Professor Avise has given us plenty to think about in this book [and]...it was a real pleasure to wrestle with the ideas he was presenting. I would suggest that other readers give it a try. --Charles J. Epstein, Trends in Genetics Reviews of this book: [Avise's] account of the role genes play in shaping the human condition is wholly involving, paying particular attention to issues of reproduction, aging and death. In addition to presenting ample biological information in a form accessible to the nonspecialist, Avise does a superb job of discussing many of the ethical implications that have arisen from our growing knowledge of human genetics. Just a few of the topics covered are genetic engineering, the patenting of life, genetic screening, abortion, human cloning, gene therapy and insurance-related controversies. --Publishers Weekly Reviews of this book: Avise explains thoroughly how evolution operates on a genetic level. His goal is to show that humans can look to this information as a way to answer fundamental questions of life instead of looking to traditional religious beliefs...Avise includes some very interesting discussions of ethical concerns related to genetic issues. --Eric D. Albright, Library Journal This is a splendid account of a subject that affects us all: the breathtaking increase in understanding of human genetics and the insight it provides into human evolution. John Avise speaks with authority of molecular evolutionary genetics and with affecting compassion of what it might mean. --Douglas J. Futuyma, State University of New York at Stony Brook The Genetic Gods is many things. It is a wonderful introduction to modern molecular biology, by a man who knows his subject backwards. It is a stimulating account of the ways in which genetics impinges on human nature--our thinking and our behavior. It is a remarkably level-headed and sympathetic account of the implications of our new findings for traditional and not-so-traditional issues in philosophy and religion. In an age of genetic counseling, cloning, construction of new life forms, the book is worth its weight in gold for this alone. But most of all, it is a huge amount of fun to read--you want to applaud or argue with the author on nigh every page. Highly recommended! --Michael Ruse, University of Guelph The Genetic Gods makes a valuable contribution to the on-going task of sorting out the implications of evolutionary biology and genetics for human self-understanding. Avise addresses, with authority and grace, the most consequential intellectual issues of our time. A challenging and insightful book. --Loyal Rue, Harvard University A wonderfully informative and engaging book. Avise offers a lucid, accessible primer on our genes, angelic and demonic, and examines religious and ethical issues, all too human, now confronted by genetic science. He makes a compelling case that anyone seeking to 'Know Thyself' should study the DNA molecular scriptures, our most ancient and universal legacy. --Dudley Herschbach, Harvard University, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry
Genetics Of The Gods
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Author : James Marsden
language : en
Publisher: New Generation Publishing
Release Date : 2009-01-01
Genetics Of The Gods written by James Marsden and has been published by New Generation Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-01-01 with Fiction categories.
October 2107, New Mexico. Anomalies have been reported during a routine scan in the genetic make-up of eight-year-old Daniel Da Silva. Certain neurochemicals seem to be surging, while the boy himself is exhibiting unusual - perhaps even superhuman - activity. Sam Smith, director of the Human Genetic Materials Research Unit at Oxford, is asked to fly out to initiate an investigation into the cause, and potential adverse consequences to the World Genetic Pool. Little does he know this boy will present him with answers to the origin of humankind, answers to questions that have eluded the scientific world. Only one question remains: is it chance or design?
As Gods
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Author : Matthew Cobb
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2022-11-15
As Gods written by Matthew Cobb and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-11-15 with Science categories.
The thrilling and terrifying history of genetic engineering In 2018, scientists manipulated the DNA of human babies for the first time. As biologist and historian Matthew Cobb shows in As Gods, this achievement was one many scientists have feared from the start of the genetic age. Four times in the last fifty years, geneticists, frightened by their own technology, have called a temporary halt to their experiments. They ought to be frightened: Now we have powers that can target the extinction of pests, change our own genes, or create dangerous new versions of diseases in an attempt to prevent future pandemics. Both awe-inspiring and chilling, As Gods traces the history of genetic engineering, showing that this revolutionary technology is far too important to be left to the scientists. They have the power to change life itself, but should we trust them to keep their ingenuity from producing a hellish reality?
The God Gene
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Author : John Evans
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010-04
The God Gene written by John Evans and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-04 with Fiction categories.
Tom Oswald has just made the biggest scientific discovery since the double helix: a mysterious genetic code that holds the DNA programming for human spirituality. Its function? To create a unique chemistry that enhances our belief in something beyond reality, our fascination with the unknown, our appreciation of beauty, and our distinctively human sense of morality and love. How can he share this with a world already engulfed in unprecedented religious and political turmoil?Theres little time for scientific accolades. Suddenly, foreign agents and organized crime are bent on stealing Ozs bombshell data for their own purposes, putting Ozs life and those of his closest friends, Spencer and Katherine in grave danger.Equal parts Michael Crichton, Dan Brown, and Carlos Castaneda, The God Gene takes readers on a wild ride set amid cutting edge genetics research and industrial espionage, the Middle East and the Vatican, motorcycles and mysticism. Along the way, Oz and his friends collide with everyone from Mexican authorities to red-hat ladies, from unscrupulous thieves to a Mazateca Indian shaman who introduces yet another pathway to the gods. As the mystery reaches a crescendo, kidnappers and extortionists force the threesome into a violent confrontation, with global consequences, where their destiny is finally fulfilled in an explosive finale.This remarkable thriller imagines the possibilities and perils of our increasingly expansive knowledge of genetics. If a God Gene was actually discovered and its chemistry was mastered, how would the worlds great religions react? Could this knowledge be used as an approach to God or would this discovery reduce religion to nothing more than a genetic characteristic? What would religious zealots, terrorist nations, and greedy pharmaceutical companies do with this knowledge?
The God Gene
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Author : Dean H. Hamer
language : en
Publisher: Anchor
Release Date : 2005-09-27
The God Gene written by Dean H. Hamer and has been published by Anchor this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-09-27 with Science categories.
The overwhelming majority of Americans believe in God; this conviction has existed since the beginning of recorded time and is shared by billions around the world. In The God Gene, Dr. Dean Hamer reveals that this inclination towards religious faith is in good measure due to our genes and may even offer an evolutionary advantage by helping us get through difficulties, reducing stress, preventing disease, and extending life. Popular science at its best, The God Gene is an in-depth, fully accessible inquiry into cutting-edge research that can change the way we see ourselves and the world around us. Written with balance, integrity, and admirable scientific objectivity, this is a book for readers of science and religion alike.
Genes Genesis And God
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Author : Holmes Rolston
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
Genes Genesis And God written by Holmes Rolston and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Ethics, Evolutionary categories.
Genes Genesis And God
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Author : Holmes Rolston
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1999-02-13
Genes Genesis And God written by Holmes Rolston and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-02-13 with Philosophy categories.
This book argues that the phenomena of religion can not be reduced to the phenomena of biology.
Genes Determinism And God
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Author : Denis Alexander
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2017-07-10
Genes Determinism And God written by Denis Alexander and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-10 with Philosophy categories.
How does genetic variation impact on behavioural differences and how does this relate to free will and personal identity? Denis Alexander examines these questions.
The Genetics Of God Word Became Flesh A Scientist Explains How God Became Man
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Author : Sam Rose
language : en
Publisher: Xulon Press
Release Date : 2021-12-28
The Genetics Of God Word Became Flesh A Scientist Explains How God Became Man written by Sam Rose and has been published by Xulon Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-28 with Religion categories.
Have you ever been confronted with the questions, Can God become a man? Is not incarnation a violation of the natural law? The Christian says incarnation is the pulsating beat of the heart of Christianity and that God became a man, yet the formidable question is, how? Has theology or science found a solution? The historical Jesus of Nazareth is arguably the most influential person ever to walk on the face of the planet Earth. For the past 2000 years, thousands of books have been written about Him, and yet, no book has been written about the mechanism by which the eternally existing God - the Christ - became Jesus, the Man in the Flesh. This book precisely explains this mystery by looking through the prism of the scientific discipline of genetics. In this book, you will: ● Discover how science (genetics) has already shown what the Scriptures have promised. ● Gain scientific understanding about how God became a man. ● Understand the scientific basis for the phrase, "Word Became Flesh." ● Acquire scientific knowledge that will revitalize your spiritual life and empower you to defend your faith. Sam Rose is a former senior post-doctoral research scientist at Columbia University, New York and a research fellow at Rutgers University, New Jersey (University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey). He spent more than fifteen years studying the intricacies of the immune system. His genetic research has focused on the role of HLA (Human Leukocyte Antigen) genes in human autoimmune diseases and HIV/AIDS. In 2000 he was struck by an insidious illness and confronted by the last visitor, but God preserved him for a unique purpose. Since then, he has been examining the relevance of science (genetics) and theology with particular emphasis on Christianity. After 18 years of clinical trials, he lives to tell one of the greatest mysteries God has revealed to mankind. He holds a Ph.D. in Immunogenetics from AIIMS (All India Inst of Med Sciences, New Delhi India). He is the Founder and President of Incarnate Word International. He lives with his wife Shelonitda Rose and children.
Gods Genes
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Author : Arafa Algabalawy
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2020-06-11
Gods Genes written by Arafa Algabalawy and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-11 with categories.
If the genes are the elements which dictates who we are, then from where we got our genes? The answer may lead us to our creator, the one who gave us these genes. Religions said that we were created by God, who created the first person called Adam. Science said that we are the result of evolution and natural selection. Questions without answers, asked ever since the man started using his brain for thinking. What if there are convincing answers, or at least a trial to have one. Isn't it possible if we look carefully at the heavenly scripts (Bible, Quraan, and Summerian texts), we may find some enlightenment?