The Code Breaker by Walter Isaacson 2022 Paperback New

Description: The Code Breakerby Walter Isaacson Synopsis: The Code Breakers by Walter Isaacson is a thought-provoking book that explores the revolutionary impact of CRISPR technology on humanity. In this captivating examination, Isaacson delves into the moral and ethical questions raised by this groundbreaking tool that can edit DNA.The book centers around the discovery of CRISPR by Nobel Prize-winning scientist Jennifer Doudna in 2012. Doudna's invention has the potential to transform the future of the human race, offering an easy-to-use tool for editing DNA. Known as CRISPR, this technology has opened up a world of possibilities in the field of medicine, leading to both medical miracles and moral dilemmas.Isaacson highlights the various applications of CRISPR, including its use in curing deadly diseases and its role in combating the coronavirus pandemic of 2020. The technology has also raised the controversial prospect of making inheritable changes in the genes of babies. This raises important questions about the limits of human intervention in the genetic makeup of future generations.One of the key themes explored in The Code Breakers is the impact of CRISPR on humanity. Isaacson raises the question of whether we should be tampering with our own DNA to make ourselves less susceptible to diseases. This idea of "hacking" our genetic code brings to the forefront the ethical considerations surrounding the use of CRISPR technology.Furthermore, the book delves into the democratization of CRISPR and the implications it has for parents wBook Information:ISBN 13: 9781398518605Publisher: Simon & Schuster LtdYear: 2022Format: Paperback Shipping Shipping service:We strive to provide the best possible methods of shipping for your book, so that you buy from us without worrying about shipping time, extra charges, delays or any other hassles. US Shipping: Shipments to US lower 48 states will be shipped from our distribution point in US via USPS media mail / other domestic couriers with valid tracking information. UK Shipping: Shipments to UK are dispatched from India via couriers like Aramex, DHL etc. Australia Shipping: Shipments to A+NZ are dispatched from India via India Post, and couriers like Aramex, DHL etc. Larger shipments weighing around 20 pounds or more will be shipped directly from India via expedited mode. Shipments to all other countries will be shipped from our warehouse in India with valid tracking information. Delivery time: US delivery takes around 2-10 days. UK delivery takes around 2-3 weeks. ANZ delivery takes around 3-4 weeks. and 3-6 weeks for other countries. ReturnsReturns are accepted for the following conditions only: Item damaged in transit. ISBN number mismatch. Edition mismatch. Version mismatch. Returns NOT accepted for the following conditions (not limited to). Number of pages mismatch Weight mismatch Cover design mismatch (Cover design changes sometimes with reprints.) On grounds like: print too small, Paper too thin etc. These are decided by the publisher, we have no influence on it. Refund on ground that books are prints for sale in Indian Subcontinent only. Please note that the sale will be billed in India and then shipped abroad. PaymentPayment as advised by Ebay Please contact us if you have any questions. FeedbackBefore leaving a negative feedback, Please email us directly about your concern, we will do our best to resolve it.

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