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Genetic Engineering
- Progress and Controversy
- Narrated by: Bernadette Dunne
- Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins
- Categories: Science & Engineering, Science
Summary
Genetic engineering, which refers to the direct manipulation of DNA, became a reality in the 1970s. In this audiobook, we take a look at how far the field has come, starting with a revolutionary gene-editing tool called CRISPR that’s taking the research world by storm.
We then examine how CRISPR and other approaches are being investigated to treat disease, the fantastic-sounding research being done in synthetic biology, controversial efforts in modifying crops and saving species, as well as the numerous ethical issues raised in these areas.
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