Genetics as Revolution - 2015 JBS Haldane Lecture

Explore the revolutionary ideas of genetics in this captivating lecture by Professor Alison Woollard, presented as the 2015 Genetics Society JBS Haldane Lecture. Delve into the extraordinary process of genetic information transmission and how it shapes our biology. Examine the historical progression of genetic understanding, from Mendel's 19th-century heredity mechanism to modern molecular revolutions. Discover how cutting-edge technologies are driving disruptive changes in our comprehension of biology and our ability to intervene in life itself. Contemplate the ethical implications of genetic manipulation, questioning what can be changed, how, and whether we should intervene at all. Engage with thought-provoking ideas about the brave new world of genetics and its potential impact on the future of life as we know it.

Genetics as Revolution - 2015 JBS Haldane Lecture with Alison Woollard