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"Throughout, the authors provide clear explanations, often unpacking the complex nature of genetics through real-life stories. It adds up to a well-researched and nuanced look at emerging genomic research."—Publishers Weekly

"A perfect combination of expertise to address all angles of the issues. . . . Indeed, seeing the thoughtful process behind [Sam Trejo and Daphne O. Martschenko's] opposing views in a discussion format brings home how difficult the discussions around these topics can be. . . . Yet readers who likely feel more attuned to one of the authors’ views at the start of the book will come to appreciate the other side as they learn more about polygenic scores, social genomics, and their influence on genetic myths."—Eva Amsen, Undark Magazine

"Daphne O. Martschenko and Sam Trejo both want to make the world a better, fairer, more equitable place. But they disagree on whether studying social genomics—elucidating any potential genetic contributions to behaviors ranging from mental illnesses to educational attainment to political affiliation—can help achieve this goal. . . . In What We Inherit: How New Technologies and Old Myths Are Shaping Our Genomic Future, we get to see how their collaboration can shed light on our rapidly advancing genetic capabilities."—Diana Gitig, Ars Technica

“Martschenko and Trejo have written a remarkable book that opens up a contentious topic with passion, rigor, nuance, openness, and mutual respect. A must-read for anyone interested in genetics and human lives—and anyone searching for a respite from ‘angry science.’”—Kathryn Paige Harden, author of The Genetic Lottery: Why DNA Matters for Social Equality

“Is DNA destiny? Are there genetic differences between races? Trejo and Martschenko tackle these difficult questions head-on, revealing how DNA both shapes and is shaped by the social world, and providing a crucial road map for responsible stewardship of genetic technologies. This compelling book illuminates how emerging genetic technologies could either deepen societal inequalities—or help us build a fairer, healthier future.”—Dalton Conley, author of The Social Genome: The New Science of Nature and Nurture

“What We Inherit is a bold and timely interrogation of how genetics and myth collide. With clarity and courage, Sam Trejo and Daphne Martschenko remind us that we inherit not only DNA but also dangerous stories filled with bias. What makes this book especially compelling is how the authors, who do not always agree, invite us into their informed and nuanced dialogue—showing what healthy debate can look like. The result is a rare and essential guide toward a genomic future rooted in justice and care, and a framework useful for all fields and all difficult discussions.”—Anna Malaika Tubbs, author of The New York Times bestsellers The Three Mothers and Erased: What American Patriarchy Has Hidden from Us

“What We Inherit takes scholarly debate and collaboration to a new level, transforming them into a stunning example of reciprocity and synergy across the sciences.”—Rina Bliss, author of What’s Real About Race? Untangling Science, Genetics, and Society

“What We Inherit is like eavesdropping in on the riveting conversation at the table next door—where two brilliant scholars are hashing out their points of agreement and disagreement about the promises and perils of genomics. Part history of biology, part primer on the science of heredity, part genetics myth-busters, part health policy, Martschenko and Trejo’s account charts a course that reveals why genomics remains so highly contentious, how people who don’t see eye to eye can still eagerly learn from one another, and where science and society must go from here.”—James Tabery, author of Tyranny of the Gene: Personalized Medicine and Its Threat to Public Health