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What is the Chromosome Chronicles?

Started in late 2008 and pursued more heavily in mid 2009, the Chromosome Chronicles is written by Alex Bisignano, a recent Princeton graduate. This blog talks about personal genetics, science and politics (stem cells and the like), and bioinformatics, though no scientific subject is taboo here.

Who is Alex Bisignano?

For starters, I am from Colts Neck, NJ, and I recently graduated Princeton University with a degree in Molecular Biology. I write the Chromosome Chronicles as a means for me to talk about Genetics 2.0: the genetics of the personal genome.

I am also a huge fan of entrepreneurship, and I am currently working on a personal genetics start-up company (sorry, no name yet…we’re in stealth mode!). Along with this, I love learning new computer technologies and keeping up with the latest tech trends.

One of my main goals with this blog is to discuss some of the issues that bring to mind what I call the “GATTACA fears.” For those who haven’t seen the movie Gattaca, there is some fear that advances in genetics and pre-implantation genetic diagnosis will place us in a situation where “genetically superior” babies will be selected and given preferential treatment in the future. I strongly believe that this will not be the course that genetics takes on in the future.

A Quick Disclaimer:

The subjects and opinions written about in this blog belong only to me. Any organizations in which I am involved are not associated with what is printed here. Any problems or opinions on content that you wish to reach the author can be addressed to alex at chromosomechronicles dot com.

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