Contemporary Science Issues and Innovations: Genetics and Social Responsibility

Professor Jon Beckwith, PhD is a leading researcher in genetics. Among the many achievements of his group is the isolation of the first gene in 1969. Throughout his career, Dr. Beckwith has also been a major voice for educating the public about the social implications of genetic science, warning against the misuse of genetics (as in the claim for a “criminality” gene) and potentially dangerous applications in genetic engineering.