Summary:
The book explores the revolutionary field of gene editing, particularly focusing on the CRISPR-Cas9 technology, its potential to transform medicine, agriculture, and the environment. It discusses the ethical implications, possible future applications, and the challenges that come with manipulating the very code of life.
Key points:
1. CRISPR-Cas9: A gene-editing tool that could revolutionize medicine, agriculture, and disease eradication by editing DNA precisely.
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