Currently, I am studying A Levels in Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biology, and have achieved an AS Level in Early Modern History. The Biology course has led me to learn about interesting areas such as how cells work together in the body, as well as how DNA is transferred throughout parts …show more content…
I have read ‘Genome: The Autobiography of a Species In 23 Chapters’ by Matt Ridley; this book is about genetics, with sections on, for example, eugenics, genetic problems, and the origins of human life. I am currently completing and Extended Project on genetics, and whether the use of CRISPR on embryos is morally right. I find the history of genetics and genetic engineering, as well as the implications and ethics of more recent developments, such as cloning and the idea of 'designer babies', a highly thought-provoking area. I am also interested in how the study of genetics has changed over time and if major scientific breakthroughs in genetics would have happened without Josef Mengele's experiments during the