Hacking the Code of Life - (Hot Science) by Nessa Carey (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The cutting-edge science that will revolutionise the way we prevent disease<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Just 45 years ago, the age of gene modification was born. Researchers could create glow-in-the-dark mice, farmyard animals producing drugs in their milk, and vitamin-enhanced rice that could prevent half a million people going blind every year.</p> <p>But now GM is rapidly being supplanted by a new system called CRISPR or 'gene editing'. Using this approach, scientists can manipulate the genes of almost any organism with a degree of precision, ease and speed that we could only dream of ten years ago.</p> <p>But is it ethical to change the genetic material of organisms in a way that might be passed on to future generations? If a person is suffering from a lethal genetic disease, is it even more unethical to deny them this option? Who controls the application of this technology, when it makes 'biohacking' - perhaps of one's own genome - a real possibility?</p> <p>Nessa Carey's book is a thrilling and timely snapshot of a technology that will radically alter our futures.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>'[Junk DNA], which is frequently humorous and well documented, does a fine job of explaining a complex subject for lay readers who are willing to put in some effort.'-- "Library Journal"<br><br>'A brisk, accessible primer on the fast-moving field, a clear-eyed look at a technology that is already driving major scientific advances - and raising complex ethical questions.'--Emily Anthes "Undark"<br><br>'An enlightening introduction to what scientists have learned in the past decade about [epigenetics].'--Carl Zimmer "Wall Street Journal"<br><br>'An excellent introduction to a fascinating new field that may revolutionize our understanding of human health and disease. Highly recommended.'-- "Library Journal"<br><br>'An exhilarating exploration of an exciting new field, and a good gift for a bright biology student looking for a career choice.'-- "Kirkus"<br><br>'Carey's enthusiasm for her subject is infectious.... An excellent introduction to a subject that we are certain to be hearing a lot more about in the near future.'--Mark Diston "The Register"<br><br>'Junk DNA provides a cutting-edge, exhaustive guide to the rapidly changing, ever-more mysterious genome.'--Linda Geddes "New Scientist"<br><br>'Carey's trawl of potential applications - such as high-yield rice varieties, therapies for sickle-cell disease and germline gene editing - is edifying. A focused snapshot of a brave new world.'--Nature<br><br>'Nessa Carey is an excellent, brisk guide'<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Nessa Carey</b> worked in the biotech and pharma industry for thirteen years and is a Visiting Professor at Imperial College London. Her previous books for Icon are <i>The Epigenetics Revolution</i> (2011), described by <i>The Guardian</i> as 'a book that would have had Darwin swooning', and <i>Junk DNA </i>(2015), 'a cutting-edge guide to the ever-more mysterious genome' (<i>New Scientist</i>).</p>
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