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

by Jennifer A. Doudna, Samuel H. Sternberg

Two 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.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Biology, Genetics, Technology, Evolution, Medicine

304 pages, Hardcover

First published June 13, 2017

About the author

Jennifer Anne Doudna is an American biochemist.