Mutants. Hacking the Genetic Code of Humanity

In November 2018, news spread around the world: at a conference in Hong Kong, Dr. He Jiankui announced that he had created two children with edited genes — twins named Lulu and Nana. Scientists around the world are striving to catch up with China in the field of genetic research. Gene editing drives the innovation economy, and it can exacerbate economic and racial inequality. Fundamental questions of science, healthcare, and social justice are at stake: who will have access to gene-editing technology? Eben Kirksey will introduce you to the leading scientists, popularizers, and entrepreneurs who are bringing cutting-edge genetic engineering technologies, such as CRISPR, to the hospitals in your cities. This book is not written in an ivory tower — the author discussed pressing issues with doctors, people with chronic illnesses, and activists who have different views on the genetically modified future of humanity.