Bibliograph

A crack in creation, gene editing and the unthinkable power to control evolution, Jennifer A. Doudna, Samuel H. Sternberg

Type

Label

A crack in creation, gene editing and the unthinkable power to control evolution, Jennifer A. Doudna, Samuel H. Sternberg

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 250-269) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A crack in creation

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

953709904

Responsibility statement

Jennifer A. Doudna, Samuel H. Sternberg

Sub title

gene editing and the unthinkable power to control evolution

Summary

Two Berkeley scientists explore the potential of a revolutionary genetics technology capable of easily and affordably manipulating DNA in human embryos to prevent specific diseases, addressing key concerns about related ethical and societal repercussions

Table Of Contents

The quest for a cure -- A new defense -- Cracking the code -- Command and control -- The CRISPR menagerie -- To heal the sick -- The reckoning -- What lies ahead -- Epilogue : the beginning

Target audience

adult

Classification