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The Resource A crack in creation : gene editing and the unthinkable power to control evolution, Jennifer A. Doudna, Samuel H. Sternberg

A crack in creation : gene editing and the unthinkable power to control evolution, Jennifer A. Doudna, Samuel H. Sternberg

Label
A crack in creation : gene editing and the unthinkable power to control evolution
Title
A crack in creation
Title remainder
gene editing and the unthinkable power to control evolution
Statement of responsibility
Jennifer A. Doudna, Samuel H. Sternberg
Creator
Contributor
Author
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
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
Cataloging source
DNLM/DLC
http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
Doudna, Jennifer A
Dewey number
576.5072
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
bibliography
NLM call number
  • 2017 F-138
  • QU 11 AA1
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
Sternberg, Samuel H.
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Genetics
  • Genetic engineering
  • Genetic code
  • Genetic code
  • Genetic engineering
  • Genetics
  • United States
  • Gene Editing
  • CRISPR-Cas Systems
  • Genetic Code
  • Genetic Research
  • United States
Label
A crack in creation : gene editing and the unthinkable power to control evolution, Jennifer A. Doudna, Samuel H. Sternberg
Instantiates
Publication
Copyright
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 250-269) and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Prologue : the wave -- Part I. The tool. The quest for a cure -- A new defense -- Cracking the code -- Command and control -- Part II. The task. The CRISPR menagerie -- To heal the sick -- The reckoning -- What lies ahead -- Epilogue : the beginning
Control code
ocn953709904
Dimensions
24 cm
Extent
xx, 281 pages
Isbn
9780544716940
Lccn
2016058472
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Other control number
  • 40027283313
  • 13075590
Other physical details
illustrations
Label
A crack in creation : gene editing and the unthinkable power to control evolution, Jennifer A. Doudna, Samuel H. Sternberg
Publication
Copyright
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 250-269) and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Prologue : the wave -- Part I. The tool. The quest for a cure -- A new defense -- Cracking the code -- Command and control -- Part II. The task. The CRISPR menagerie -- To heal the sick -- The reckoning -- What lies ahead -- Epilogue : the beginning
Control code
ocn953709904
Dimensions
24 cm
Extent
xx, 281 pages
Isbn
9780544716940
Lccn
2016058472
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Other control number
  • 40027283313
  • 13075590
Other physical details
illustrations

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