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A crack in creation : gene editing and the unthinkable power to control evolution /

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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.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Doudna, Jennifer A. (Author), Sternberg, Samuel H. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2017.
Subjects:
Genetic engineering > History.
Genetic code.
Genetics > Research > History.
CRISPR-Cas Systems.
Genetic Code.
Genetic Research > history.
United States.
Genetic engineering.
Genetics > Research.
History.
Description
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.
Physical Description:xx, 281 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 250-269) and index.
ISBN:9780544716940
0544716949