Life at the Speed of Light
From the Double Helix to the Dawn of Digital Life
$31.98
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
14 October 2014
Summary
In 2010, scientists led by J. Craig Venter became the first to successfully create ‘synthetic life’ – putting humankind at the threshold of the most important and exciting phase of biological research, one that will enable us to actually write the genetic code for designing new species to help us adapt and evolve for long-term survival. The science of synthetic genomics will have a profound impact on human existence, including chemical and energy generation, health, clean water and food produ…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780349139906 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0349139903 |
| Author: | J. Craig Venter |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Abacus |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 14 October 2014 |
| Weight: | 248g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 21mm |
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About The Author
J. Craig Venter
J. CRAIG VENTER is best known for sequencing the human genome. He is the founder, chairman, and CEO of the J. Craig Venter Institute, a not-for-profit research organization dedicated to genomic research. He is also the founder and CEO of Synthetic Genomics, Inc., as well as the author of A Life Decoded. He is the recipient of numerous awards and honorary degrees, including the 2008 United States National Medal of Science, and twice been named one Time’s 100 most influential people.
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