Modern Prometheus
Modern Prometheus by Jim Kozubek, published by Cambridge University Press in April 2018, is a revised edition that spans 451 pages. This book explores the transformative potential of gene editing technologies, particularly focusing on Crispr-Cas9, which offers unprecedented methods for altering the human genome. Kozubek traces the evolution of gene editing over the past fifty years, detailing the scientific advancements and the ethical dilemmas that accompany these innovations.
Readers will find a comprehensive examination of the science behind gene editing, alongside engaging narratives about the scientists who have contributed to its development. The book delves into the implications of these technologies in various fields, including biotechnology and medical law, while also addressing the ongoing ethical discussions surrounding genetic modification. This edition includes updated information on the patent disputes related to Crispr and its applications in both agriculture and medicine, providing a timely perspective on a rapidly evolving subject.
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Would you change your genes if you could? As we confront the ‘industrial revolution of the genome’, the recent discoveries of Crispr-Cas9 technologies are offering, for the first time, cheap and effective methods for editing the human genome. This opens up startling new opportunities as well as significant ethical uncertainty. Tracing events across a fifty-year period, from the first gene splicing techniques to the present day, this is the story of gene editing – the science, the impact and the potential. Kozubek weaves together the fascinating stories of many of the scientists involved in the development of gene editing technology. Along the way, he demystifies how the technology really works and provides vivid and thought-provoking reflections on the continuing ethical debate. This updated paperback edition contains all the very latest on the patent battle over Crisp and the applications of Crispr technology in agriculture and medicine.
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