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Life at the Speed of Light: From the Double Helix to the Dawn of Digital Life

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Life at the Speed of Light: From the Double Helix to the Dawn of Digital Life
Life at the Speed of Light: From the Double Helix to the Dawn of Digital Life

Synthesizing life's future through pioneering genomics.

Picture a world where we can custom design new species—an idea both thrilling and daunting. J. Craig Venter, a giant in genomics, reveals the revolutionary potential of synthetic life in his book. If you're curious about how rewriting life’s code could transform our health, environment, and even evolution, Venter's insider view is a compelling window into these monumental changes that edge towards science fiction.

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ISBN: 9780349139906
Authors: J. Craig Venter
Publisher: Abacus
Date of Publication: 2014-08-07
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Business, History, Science
Related Topics: Popular Science, Evolution, Health, Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Genetics
Goodreads rating: 3.83
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In 2010, scientists led by J. Craig Venter became the first to create synthetic life, placing humankind at the threshold of a new era in biological research. This breakthrough could enable us to design new organisms to help us adapt and evolve for long-term survival. The science of synthetic genomics could impact energy, health, clean water and food production, environmental management, and possibly human evolution. In Life at the Speed of Light, Venter presents an authoritative study of this emerging field—from its origins to its current challenges and controversies—and its potential effects on our lives. The book invites readers to ponder what constitutes life and what it means to play God. Life at the Speed of Light is a landmark work by a visionary at the dawn of a new era of biological engineering.
 

Synthesizing life's future through pioneering genomics.

Picture a world where we can custom design new species—an idea both thrilling and daunting. J. Craig Venter, a giant in genomics, reveals the revolutionary potential of synthetic life in his book. If you're curious about how rewriting life’s code could transform our health, environment, and even evolution, Venter's insider view is a compelling window into these monumental changes that edge towards science fiction.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.