Progress and Controversy

Genetic Engineering

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.

eBook List: $46.65 / S&L: $34.95

Reading Level: 9-10

Interest Level: 9-12+

Product type : eBook
ISBN : 978-1-9489-3303-2
Author : Scientific American Editors
Copyright : 2018
Language : English
Pages : 494
Subject : Scientific American Ebooks
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