Doudna, Jennifer
A Crack in Creation
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784702762
- author:
- Doudna, Jennifer
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science, Chemistry, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The most significant breakthrough in our era has been achieved. Jennifer Doudna, a renowned scientist and Nobel laureate, explains her discovery of CRISPR, a revolutionary gene-editing technique that allows us to rewrite the genetic code. This technology has the power to reshape the future of all life, offering unprecedented benefits such as curing disease and alleviating suffering, while also raising concerns about its use. Doudna, along with fellow researcher Samuel Sternberg, provides an in-depth account of her discovery, explaining how CRISPR works and what it is capable of. As we consider the implications of this technology, we must weigh its benefits against its potential dangers. This book offers a thought-provoking exploration of the stakes, providing a nuanced understanding of the power that now lies in our hands.
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