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A Crack In Creation: Gene Editing and the Unthinkable Power to Control Evolution

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Book Synopsis: BY THE WINNER OF THE 2020 NOBEL PRIZE IN CHEMISTRY | Finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize

“A powerful mix of science and ethics . . . This book is required reading for every concerned citizen—the material it covers should be discussed in schools, colleges, and universities throughout the country.”— New York Review of Books

Not since the atomic bomb has a technology so alarmed its inventors that they warned the world about its use. That is, until 2015, when biologist Jennifer Doudna called for a worldwide moratorium on the use of the gene-editing tool CRISPR—a revolutionary new technology that she helped create—to make heritable changes in human embryos. The cheapest, simplest, most effective way of manipulating DNA ever known, CRISPR may well give us the cure to HIV, genetic diseases, and some cancers. Yet even the tiniest changes to DNA could have myriad, unforeseeable consequences, to say nothing of the ethical and societal repercussions of intentionally mutating embryos to create “better” humans. Writing with fellow researcher Sam Sternberg, Doudna—who has since won the Nobel Prize for her CRISPR research—shares the thrilling story of her discovery and describes the enormous responsibility that comes with the power to rewrite the code of life.

“The future is in our hands as never before, and this book explains the stakes like no other.” — George Lucas

“An invaluable account . . . We owe Doudna several times over.” — Guardian

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Are you ready to embark on a journey that will challenge your ethics and expand your understanding of the world? Introducing "A Crack In Creation: Gene Editing and the Unthinkable Power to Control Evolution" - a groundbreaking book by the winner of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, Jennifer Doudna.

With a perfect blend of science and ethics, this book is a must-read for every concerned citizen. The material it covers is so crucial that it should be discussed in schools, colleges, and universities across the country. Don't miss your chance to be part of this crucial conversation!

In 2015, Doudna shocked the scientific community by calling for a worldwide moratorium on the gene-editing tool CRISPR. As one of the creators of this revolutionary technology, she understood its potential to change the course of medicine forever. CRISPR offers us a cost-effective and simple way to manipulate DNA, potentially providing cures for HIV, genetic diseases, and even certain cancers.

However, this book will also shed light on the unforeseeable consequences that even the smallest changes to DNA can have. Doudna and her co-author Sam Sternberg delve into the ethical and societal issues surrounding intentionally modifying embryos to create "better" humans. The power to rewrite the code of life comes with an enormous responsibility.

Join Doudna on this thrilling journey as she uncovers the story behind her groundbreaking discovery and the world-changing implications it holds. The future is in our hands like never before, and "A Crack In Creation" will guide you through the high-stakes decisions that we face as a society. Are you ready to shape the future?

Click here to get your hands on this invaluable account by Jennifer Doudna. Don't miss out on the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of gene editing and its implications for our world. Act now and be part of the change!

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