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Summary - The Code Breaker: Based On The Book By Walter Isaacson

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Duration: 30min
Language: English
Format
Category: Non-Fiction

SUMMARY

THE CODE BREAKER

BASED ON THE BOOK BY WALTER ISAACSON

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES

CONTENT

The Origins of CRISPR

Jennifer Doudna’s Early Life

From RNA Research to CRISPR

The Gene-Editing Revolution

CRISPR in Medicine

The Race for Recognition

Ethical Challenges of Gene Editing

CRISPR Meets COVID-19

The Future of the Human Genome

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

“The Code Breaker” by Walter Isaacson tells the story of Jennifer Doudna, a pioneering biochemist who co-discovered the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology. The book explores her journey from early life in Hawaii to becoming a leading figure in the scientific world. It delves into the revolutionary potential of CRISPR in medicine, agriculture, and beyond, while also addressing the ethical dilemmas surrounding genetic manipulation. Isaacson weaves together themes of scientific curiosity, collaboration, competition, and the moral questions raised by groundbreaking discoveries, providing a deep look at how one innovation can transform the future of humanity.

Release date

Audiobook: 28 November 2024