Progress and Controversy Genetic Engineering

Free Download Progress and Controversy: Genetic Engineering by Scientific American Editors
English | 2021 | ISBN: 9781948933032 | 217 pages | PDF (Converted) | 4.90 Mb
Genetic engineering, which refers to the direct manipulation of DNA, became a reality in the 1970s. In this eBook, 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.