Description
Book Synopsis: The thrilling and terrifying history of genetic engineering. In 2018, scientists manipulated the DNA of human babies for the first time. As biologist and historian Matthew Cobb shows in As Gods, this achievement was one many scientists have feared from the start of the genetic age. Four times in the last fifty years, geneticists, frightened by their own technology, have called a temporary halt to their experiments. They ought to be frightened: Now we have powers that can target the extinction of pests, change our own genes, or create dangerous new versions of diseases in an attempt to prevent future pandemics. Both awe-inspiring and chilling, As Gods traces the history of genetic engineering, showing that this revolutionary technology is far too important to be left to the scientists. They have the power to change life itself, but should we trust them to keep their ingenuity from producing a hellish reality? Read more
Details
Discover the thrilling and terrifying history of genetic engineering with As Gods: A Moral History of the Genetic Age. This groundbreaking book by biologist and historian Matthew Cobb dives into the complex and fascinating world of genetic manipulation. From the first manipulation of human babies' DNA in 2018 to the present day, this gripping account reveals the fears and challenges scientists have faced throughout the genetic age.
Throughout the years, scientists have called temporary halts to their own experiments due to the inherent risks and ethical dilemmas associated with genetic engineering. As Gods explores the awe-inspiring and chilling powers that this revolutionary technology has granted us. From targeting the extinction of pests to altering our own genes, we now possess the ability to create dangerous new versions of diseases in the name of preventing future pandemics.
As Gods makes a thought-provoking argument: genetic engineering is too important to be left solely in the hands of scientists. This book urges readers to question whether we should trust them to responsibly navigate the line between ingenuity and a potential hellish reality. It's time to understand the immense power behind genetic manipulation and actively participate in shaping the future of this technology.
Ready to embark on a captivating journey through the genetic age? Grab your copy of As Gods: A Moral History of the Genetic Age now and delve into the gripping narrative that will challenge your perceptions and raise important questions. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore the groundbreaking advancements that hold both promise and peril for humanity. Order your copy today!
Discover More Best Sellers in Evolution
Shop Evolution
Cool: How the Brain’s Hidden Quest for Cool Drives Our Economy and Shapes Our World
Evolution - Cool: How the Brain’s Hidden Quest for Cool Drives Our Economy and Shapes Our World
Sudoku 2024 Page A Day: 366 Dated Puzzles for Adults and Seniors from easy to hard with solutions
Evolution - Sudoku 2024 Page A Day: 366 Dated Puzzles for Adults and Seniors from easy to hard with solutions
Undeniable: How Biology Confirms Our Intuition That Life Is Designed
Evolution - Undeniable: How Biology Confirms Our Intuition That Life Is Designed
A World Appears: A Journey into Consciousness
Evolution - A World Appears: A Journey into Consciousness
Armadillos to Ziziphus: A Naturalist in the Texas Hill Country (The Corrie Herring Hooks)
Evolution - Armadillos to Ziziphus: A Naturalist in the Texas Hill Country (The Corrie Herring Hooks)
Evolution - Connecticut Driver's Practice Tests: 700+ Questions, All-Inclusive Driver's Ed Handbook to Quickly achieve your Driver's License or Learner's Permit (Cheat Sheets + Digital Flashcards + Mobile App)
Evolution - Molecular World: Making Modern Chemistry (Transformations: Studies in the History of Science and Technology)
The Naked Neanderthal: A New Understanding of the Human Creature
Evolution - The Naked Neanderthal: A New Understanding of the Human Creature


