GMO sapiens : the life-changing science of designer babies / Paul Knoepfler, University of California, Davis.

  • Knoepfler, Paul, 1967-
Date:
[2016]
  • Books

About this work

Description

This book takes a fresh look at the cutting-edge biotech discoveries that have made genetically modified people possible.

Publication/Creation

New Jersey : World Scientific, [2016]

Physical description

xvi, 266 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 23 cm

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

An introduction to playing God -- The birth of GMOs -- Human cloning -- Messing with mother nature : the first GMO sapiens -- Three-person IVF and the mitochondrial debate -- Build-a-baby better via genetics -- DIY guide to creating GMO sapiens -- Eugenics and transhumanism -- Cultural views on human genetic modification -- GMO sapiens today and tomorrow.

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Where to find it

  • LocationStatus
    History of Medicine
    AOT.U
    Open shelves

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ISBN

  • 9789814667005
  • 9814667005
  • 9789814678537
  • 9814678538