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The Genetic Age
Our Perilous Quest To Edit Life
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How fifty years of genetic engineering have brought us to the brink of a profound and disturbing future, from Baillie Gifford-shortlisted scientist Matthew Cobb
How fifty years of genetic engineering have brought us to the brink of a profound and disturbing future, from Baillie Gifford-shortlisted scientist Matthew Cobb
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A TIMES ENVIRONMENT AND SCIENCE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022
'The ideal guide to what is not just a fiendishly complex area of science but also an ethical minefield' Mail on Sunday
A new gene editing technology, invented just seven years ago, has turned humanity into gods. Enabling us to manipulate the genes in virtually any organism with exquisite precision, CRISPR has given scientists a degree of control that was undreamt of even in science fiction.
But CRISPR is just the latest, giant leap in a long journey to master genetics. The Genetic Age shows the astonishing, world-changing potential of the new genetics and the possible threats it poses, sifting between fantasy and the reality when it comes to both benefits and dangers.
By placing each phase of discovery, anticipation and fear in the context of over fifty years of attempts to master the natural world, Matthew Cobb, the Baillie-Gifford-shortlisted author of The Idea of the Brain, weaves the stories of science, history and culture to shed new light on our future. With the powers now at our disposal, it is a future that is almost impossible to imagine - but it is one we will create ourselves.
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The Genetic Age is praised for its fascinating and occasionally chilling narrative, with a style that remains highly readable. Reviews highlight the book's detailed and deeply researched content, noting its ability to navigate the complex and often morally challenging history of gene science. Readers appreciate the author's enthusiasm and excitement, which shine through in this comprehensive exploration.
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ISBN: 9781788167017
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 September 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Profile Books Ltd
Edition: Main
Illustration: 8pp section
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 34.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 364g
Pages: 448
About the Author
Matthew Cobb is Professor of Zoology at the University of Manchester. His previous books include The Idea of the Brain: A History, which is shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford prize, Life's Greatest Secret: The Race to Discover the Genetic Code, which was shortlisted for the Royal Society Winton Book Prize, and the acclaimed histories The Resistance and Eleven Days in August.
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