{"title":"Samuel Sternberg","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection dedicated to the works of Samuel Sternberg, a notable figure in the field of \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e. As a co-author of the groundbreaking book \u003cem\u003eA Crack in Creation\u003c\/em\u003e, Sternberg delves into the fascinating world of genetic engineering and the revolutionary technology of CRISPR. His writing transforms complex scientific concepts into accessible and engaging narratives for all readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a background in biochemistry and molecular biophysics, Sternberg brings authority and clarity to his explorations of the natural world. Whether you're a seasoned scientist or a curious newcomer to the subject, his books offer valuable insights into the ethical and scientific dimensions of genetic research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmbark on a journey through humanity's recent scientific advancements with Samuel Sternberg's work, where each page unfolds new possibilities of what the future might hold. Discover the profound impact of cutting-edge science on our understanding of life itself.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-crack-in-creation-by-jennifer-doudna-9781784702762","title":"A Crack in Creation","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe world-famous scientist behind \u003cem\u003eone of the most monumental discoveries in biology\u003c\/em\u003e explores its devastating power to change the course of human history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe most important advance of our era. One of the pioneers of the field describes the exciting hunt for the key breakthrough and what it portends for our future\u003c\/em\u003e — Walter Isaacson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorld-famous scientist Jennifer Doudna — winner of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for creating the revolutionary gene-editing technique CRISPR — explains her discovery, describes its power to reshape the future of all life, and warns of its use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA handful of discoveries have changed the course of human history. This book is about the most recent and potentially the most powerful and dangerous of them all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an invention that allows us to rewrite the genetic code that shapes and controls all living beings. As a result, dreams of genetic manipulation have become a stark reality: the power to cure disease and alleviate suffering, as well as to redesign any species, including humans, for our own ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJennifer Doudna is the co-inventor of this technology — known as CRISPR — and a scientist of worldwide renown. Writing with fellow researcher Samuel Sternberg, she provides the definitive account of her discovery, explaining how this wondrous invention works and what it is capable of. She also asks us to consider what our newfound power means: how do we enjoy its unprecedented benefits while avoiding its equally unprecedented dangers?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003cem\u003eA Crack in Creation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe future is in our hands as never before, and this book explains the stakes like no other\u003c\/em\u003e — George Lucas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne of the most PIONEERING women in science . . . Exhilarating\u003c\/em\u003e — Arianna Huffington\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThrilling\u003c\/em\u003e — Adam Rutherford\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn instant classic\u003c\/em\u003e — Siddhartha Mukherjee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46506111467756,"sku":"9781784702762","price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11642453482823.jpg?v=1748687512"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/samuel-sternberg.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}