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Genetic Engineering: Rewriting the Code of Life
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ISBN13：9798319395863
出版社：Independently published
作者：Aurora Amoris
出版日：2025/04/14
裝訂：平裝
規格：20.3cm*12.7cm*0.9cm (高/寬/厚)
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Breakthroughs in genetic engineering represent one of the most profound impacts science has ever had on humanity. This work offers a comprehensive journey from the foundational concepts of genetic science to the most advanced technologies shaping the future.
It begins by exploring the evolution of genetic thought and the fundamental principles that underpin the field. From there, it delves into genome editing and the revolutionary CRISPR technology-tracing its discovery, development, and current role in precise genetic modification. The book then turns to the applications of genetic therapy in combating hereditary diseases, examining both the methods and the medical successes that have reshaped modern healthcare.
Ethical considerations are addressed with equal depth, focusing on human genome manipulation, the controversial concept of genetic design, and the moral dilemmas posed by a future shaped by engineered biology. These themes provoke critical questions about the limits of science and the responsibilities that come with such power.
The agricultural realm is also thoroughly covered, analyzing the use of genetic engineering in crop development, the rise of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and the ongoing debate about food safety and sustainability. The intersection of genetic technologies and biotechnology reveals a world of innovation, particularly in healthcare, where breakthroughs are redefining treatment and diagnosis.
Looking through an evolutionary lens, the book investigates how genetic changes influence the course of evolution, the concept of genetic selection, and the role genetic technologies might play in shaping the future of humanity. The final chapters focus on the long-term potential of these technologies, considering their societal and environmental impacts and the transformative possibilities they hold.
In a world where science is rewriting the fundamental blueprint of life, this work presents a multidimensional perspective on the past, present, and future of genetic engineering-scientifically grounded, ethically aware, and deeply connected to the fate of our species.
It begins by exploring the evolution of genetic thought and the fundamental principles that underpin the field. From there, it delves into genome editing and the revolutionary CRISPR technology-tracing its discovery, development, and current role in precise genetic modification. The book then turns to the applications of genetic therapy in combating hereditary diseases, examining both the methods and the medical successes that have reshaped modern healthcare.
Ethical considerations are addressed with equal depth, focusing on human genome manipulation, the controversial concept of genetic design, and the moral dilemmas posed by a future shaped by engineered biology. These themes provoke critical questions about the limits of science and the responsibilities that come with such power.
The agricultural realm is also thoroughly covered, analyzing the use of genetic engineering in crop development, the rise of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and the ongoing debate about food safety and sustainability. The intersection of genetic technologies and biotechnology reveals a world of innovation, particularly in healthcare, where breakthroughs are redefining treatment and diagnosis.
Looking through an evolutionary lens, the book investigates how genetic changes influence the course of evolution, the concept of genetic selection, and the role genetic technologies might play in shaping the future of humanity. The final chapters focus on the long-term potential of these technologies, considering their societal and environmental impacts and the transformative possibilities they hold.
In a world where science is rewriting the fundamental blueprint of life, this work presents a multidimensional perspective on the past, present, and future of genetic engineering-scientifically grounded, ethically aware, and deeply connected to the fate of our species.
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