Can science make sense of life? In conversation with Prof. Sheila Jasanoff
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The ability to manipulate genetic material has never been greater, and is increasing all the time. With it comes the claim that genetics can makes sense of life - controlling, directing, shaping who we are? Can it?
Nick Spencer talks to Prof. Sheila Jasanoff about her book Can science make sense of life?
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