Genes

For this edition on Genes, DJ Robynn put together this special remix of songs selected by this month’s contributions to go with their pieces: Alondra Nelson talked to EM about the sociocultural implications of genetic screening tests, touching on uses of genetic analysis in such varied settings as the early Black Panthers’ community-based genetic screening programs for sickle cell anemia, the criminal justice system, and popular TV shows; Julia Serano described how cultural boundaries can be replicated in our (mis)understandings of biology; Clare Wilkinson-Weber wrote about jeans, Indian film and fashion; and Christopher Kelty shared Jonathan Coulton’s biologically-inspired music with us.