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A Crack in Creation
Jennifer A. Doudna and Samuel H. Sternberg
Gene Editing and the Unthinkable Power to Control Evolution
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◷ 20 Minutes
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A Crack in Creation (2017) describes everything you need to know about CRISPR, a new technique to alter the genes of living organisms. These abstracts explain the scientific details of gene editing, while also discussing its medical and ethical implications.
About the author
Jennifer A. Doudna, PhD, is a professor of chemistry and molecular and cell biology at the University of California, Berkeley. She is a leading international expert on CRISPR biology and genome engineering.
Samuel H. Sternberg, PhD, is a biochemist and the author of a number of high-profile scientific publications on CRISPR technology. He is the recipient of the Scaring Award and the Harold M. Weintraub Graduate Student Award.
Who might enjoy this content?
- Biologists, chemists and natural scientists
- Philosophers and ethicists who wonder about the implications of gene editing
- Anyone interested in the future of medical science
