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26-04-2019, 04:28 AM

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'A focused snapshot of a brave new world.' - Nature
In 2018 the world woke up to gene editing with a storm of controversy overtwin girls born in China with genetic changes deliberately introduced byscientists - changes they will pass on to their own offspring.
Genetic modification (GM) has been with us for 45 years now, but the newsystem known as CRISPR or gene editing can manipulate the genes of almost anyorganism with a degree of precision, ease and speed that we could only dreamof ten years ago.
But is it ethical to change the genetic material of organisms in a way thatmight be passed on to future generations? If a person is suffering from alethal genetic disease, is it unethical to deny them this option? Who controlsthe application of this technology, when it makes 'biohacking' - perhaps ofone's own genome - a real possibility?
Nessa Carey's book is a thrilling and timely snapshot of a cutting-edgetechnology that will radically alter our futures and the way we preventdisease.

Review
'An enlightening introduction to what scientists have learned in the pastdecade about [epigenetics].'--Carl Zimmer "Wall Street Journal "
'Junk DNA provides a cutting-edge, exhaustive guide to the rapidly changing,ever-more mysterious genome.'--Linda Geddes "New Scientist "
'An excellent introduction to a fascinating new field that may revolutionizeour understanding of human health and disease. Highly recommended.'--LibraryJournal
'[Junk DNA], which is frequently humorous and well documented, does a fine jobof explaining a complex subject for lay readers who are willing to put in someeffort.'--Library Journal
'Carey's enthusiasm for her subject is infectious.... An excellentintroduction to a subject that we are certain to be hearing a lot more aboutin the near future.'--Mark Diston "The Register "
'An exhilarating exploration of an exciting new field, and a good gift for abright biology student looking for a career choice.'--Kirkus

Review
'An enlightening introduction to what scientists have learned in the pastdecade about [epigenetics].' (Carl Zimmer Wall Street Journal )
'Junk DNA provides a cutting-edge, exhaustive guide to the rapidly changing,ever-more mysterious genome.' (Linda Geddes New Scientist )
'An excellent introduction to a fascinating new field that may revolutionizeour understanding of human health and disease. Highly recommended.' ( LibraryJournal )
'[Junk DNA], which is frequently humorous and well documented, does a fine jobof explaining a complex subject for lay readers who are willing to put in someeffort.' ( Library Journal )
'Carey's enthusiasm for her subject is infectious.... An excellentintroduction to a subject that we are certain to be hearing a lot more aboutin the near future.' (Mark Diston The Register )

'An exhilarating exploration of an exciting new field, and a good gift for abright biology student looking for a career choice.' ( Kirkus )