--- product_id: 253577487 title: "The Gene: An Intimate History" price: "12493 Ft" currency: HUF in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.hu/products/253577487-the-gene-an-intimate-history store_origin: HU region: Hungary --- # Thrilling narrative style Top #21 in Genetics 4.7/5 star rating The Gene: An Intimate History **Price:** 12493 Ft **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🧬 Decode your curiosity with the book everyone’s talking about! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Gene: An Intimate History - **How much does it cost?** 12493 Ft with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hu](https://www.desertcart.hu/products/253577487-the-gene-an-intimate-history) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Trusted by Thousands:** Join over 2,700 readers who rated it 4.7 stars for its clarity and depth. - • **Unlock the Code of Life:** Dive deep into genetics with a bestseller ranked #21 in its category. - • **A Page-Turner for the Mind:** Experience a gripping narrative that reads like a thriller, not a textbook. - • **Expand Your Scientific Horizons:** Comprehensive insights with references to original research for deeper exploration. - • **Perfect for Professionals & Students:** Premium quality print designed to engage and inform ambitious minds. ## Overview The Gene: An Intimate History by Siddhartha Mukherjee is a critically acclaimed, bestselling book that blends cutting-edge genetics science with compelling storytelling. Ranked #21 in Genetics and boasting a 4.7-star rating from over 2,700 readers, it offers an accessible yet comprehensive exploration of the history and impact of genetic research, making it a must-read for students, professionals, and curious minds alike. ## Description Buy The Gene: An Intimate History by Mukherjee, Siddhartha online on desertcart.ae at best prices. ✓ Fast and free shipping ✓ free returns ✓ cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. Review: Eye-opening, well written and thought provoking book Review: A very interesting introduction to the science behind genetics and genomics that reads like a thriller. Not a dry and uninteresting text book, but the sort of book you can't put down until the last page. Comprehensive and well written, with plenty of references to the original research documents quoted if you want to go deeper into the subject. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #64,271 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #8 in Schizophrenia #23 in Genetics #28 in History of Medicine | | Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,735) | | Dimensions | 15.56 x 3.81 x 23.5 cm | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 147673352X | | ISBN-13 | 978-1476733524 | | Item weight | 612 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 608 pages | | Publication date | 2 May 2017 | | Publisher | Scribner Book Company | ## Images ![The Gene: An Intimate History - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ZGYmVZKXL.jpg) ![The Gene: An Intimate History - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81vkVMn345L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***A on 16 February 2019* Eye-opening, well written and thought provoking book ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by R***S on 19 January 2018* A very interesting introduction to the science behind genetics and genomics that reads like a thriller. Not a dry and uninteresting text book, but the sort of book you can't put down until the last page. Comprehensive and well written, with plenty of references to the original research documents quoted if you want to go deeper into the subject. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by B***N on 16 September 2016* In recent years there have been many excellent popular science books in the fields of biology and medicine. Some are short, often interweaving personal histories, such as ‘Do No Harm’ by the brain surgeon Henry Marsh; others attempt to cover much wider fields, such as the author’s previous blockbuster, ‘The Emperor of all Maladies’, a biography of cancer. ‘The Gene – an intimate history’ is definitely of the latter variety, weighing in at close to 600 pages. The approach is historical, starting with the modern origins of the subject in the pioneering work of Darwin and Mendel and proceeding through the rise of eugenics and its advocate Galton, the solution to the structure of DNA, gene splicing and the many discoveries thereafter. The work of Galton and his many followers is the darker side of the history of genetics. They thought they could fundamentally change nature by pseudo-scientific programmes, such as the attempts in America to eradicate ‘defective strains’ by forced sterilization and other means, which continued in some countries well into the 1970s. The most perverted and horrific use of genetics took place in Nazi Germany. There the misguided views of eugenics were closely link to race and led directly to the mass murder of ‘racially undesirables’, as well as the physically and mentally handicapped, in the mistaken belief that this would lead to a superior race. Conventional eugenics is now totally discredited, and in the West genetic experiments are subject to strict controls. Neverthess, it is legal to screen embryos for serious genetic conditions before implanting them in the wombs of women undergoing IVF treatment, and in some countries with weak supervision, experiments are being done to find methods of eradicating genes which have been linked to other diseases. While this may be laudable, what is next? Perhaps eradicating the genes for unsightly large noses? At what point would these procedures be ‘enhancement’ and eugenics by another name. Are we on the verge of ‘designer babies’? These ethical questions are re-examined throughout the book and become more focussed as technical improvements in genetics research presses steadily forward. The author has a particular interest in this because he comes from a family that has a history of serious mental illness, although I found his digressions about this a little distracting and added little to the story. As research has moved forward, the realization has emerged that genes are far more complex than previously thought and it is very rare for a single gene to be the sole ‘culprit’ for a particular disease. More often multiple genes are involved, working through complex interactions that are far from being totally understood, and moreover are also influenced by external factors, so that the final outcome is very difficult to predict. The role of these external influences is embedded in the relatively recent discovery of so-called ‘epigenes’, which appear to imply that genes may be responsive to environmental factors, raising yet again the old questions of eugenics, with its far-reaching ethical and social implications. Potential readers such as myself who read ‘The Emperor of all Maladies’ are faced with a daunting prospect, because like that book this one is not only long, but also contains much technical information about genetics. Don’t let this deter you. You may not fully follow all the scientific details (I certainly did not) but the writing is so beautifully clear that at the end of ‘difficult’ sections you will still have a good overview of the problems that the field has faced, or is still facing, and the arguments for and against different positions on important topics such as gene therapy. It is a book definitely well worth the effort of reading. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Gene: An Intimate History - Scribner Book Company The Emperor of All Maladies --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hu/products/253577487-the-gene-an-intimate-history](https://www.desertcart.hu/products/253577487-the-gene-an-intimate-history) --- *Product available on Desertcart Hungary* *Store origin: HU* *Last updated: 2026-05-08*