Cover of The Code Breaker - Young Readers Edition: Jennifer Doudna and the Race to Understand Our Genetic Code

The Code Breaker - Young Readers Edition: Jennifer Doudna and the Race to Understand Our Genetic Code

Walter Isaacson, Sarah Durand

This young readers edition follows Jennifer Doudna and other scientists as they develop CRISPR, a tool for altering genes. It places that work within efforts to understand genetic code and describes how gene editing has been used in attempts to prevent and treat human illnesses, including coronavirus. The book also includes a glossary and photographs, alongside its account of the scientific work and the people involved.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.

Book details

Themes
Medicine And Health · Science · Technology And Engineering
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published
March 28, 2023
Pages
336
ISBN-13
9781665910675
Language
English