Two social scientists with genomics expertise give an honest, rigorous account of what polygenic scores and genetic associations actually mean for individuals versus populations. Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the real limits of genetic prediction.
Conley (a sociologist) and Fletcher (a health economist) explain how modern genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and polygenic scores actually work, and what they mean for individuals vs. populations. The book covers heritability, gene-environment interaction, and the ethical implications of using genetic information for education, insurance, and policy.
One of the first rigorous popular accounts of the polygenic-score era — widely cited in social-science genomics debates and used in graduate courses on the sociology of genetics.
These peer-reviewed studies connect to the core ideas in this book. Each result has been scored for reliability.
The former director of the Human Genome Project explains what your DNA actually tells you and what it does not. The most credible plain-language introduction to personal genomics available — written for a general audience without overselling what genetics can predict.
The co-inventor of CRISPR explains how gene editing works and what it means for medicine and humanity. Provides essential context for where genomics is heading and why understanding your current genome matters now.
The most accessible book specifically on MTHFR and the methylation cycle. Covers folate forms, homocysteine, and the B vitamin cofactors your body needs when the MTHFR enzyme runs at reduced efficiency.