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We can change the world with genetic modification-but should we?
CRISPR stands for clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic
repeats. If it sounds complicated, it is-but it's also one of the
most powerful ways we can shape the future. And it's poised to
completely upend the way we think about science. Author Yolanda
Ridge tackles this topic in a friendly and accessible tone, with
two introductory chapters covering the basics of DNA and genetic
modification before taking readers through the ways that this
ground-breaking science could affect them by potentially: -
eliminating diseases like malaria and cancer, - improving the
stability of our food supply, and - helping to manage conservation
efforts for threatened animals and environments. But all of these
possible advancements come with risks, the biggest being that the
consequences are unknown. Chapters end with "Stop, Go, Yield"
sections encouraging readers to consider the pros and cons of using
CRISPR. "Cutting Questions" give readers the opportunity to further
reflect on the ethics of the science. CRISPR is a game changer.
This important book, with detailed scientific illustrations, brings
much needed clarity to a topic that will affect readers for
generations to come.
We can change the world with genetic modification—but should
we? CRISPR stands for clustered regularly
interspaced short palindromic repeats. If it sounds complicated, it
is—but it’s also one of the most powerful ways we can shape the
future. And it’s poised to completely upend the way we think
about science. Author Yolanda Ridge tackles this topic in a
friendly and accessible tone, with two introductory chapters
covering the basics of DNA and genetic modification before taking
readers through the ways that this ground-breaking science could
affect them by potentially:
-
eliminating diseases like malaria and cancer,
-
improving the stability of our food supply, and
-
helping to manage conservation efforts for threatened animals and
environments. But all of these possible advancements come
with risks, the biggest being that the consequences are unknown.
Chapters end with “Stop, Go, Yield” sections encouraging
readers to consider the pros and cons of using CRISPR. “Cutting
Questions” give readers the opportunity to further reflect on the
ethics of the science. CRISPR is a game changer. This
important book, with detailed scientific illustrations, brings much
needed clarity to a topic that will affect readers for generations
to come.
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