The Summa of Biotechnology

Alexander Panchin's The Summa of Biotechnology is a fascinating popular science account of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), their safety and methods of creation, as well as other biotechnologies that have become the focus of public debate. From the audiobook you will learn all the most interesting things about reading DNA molecules, the possibility of human cloning, the creation of chimeras, artificial fertilization and genetic diagnostics, about modern methods of treating hereditary diseases with gene therapy, and about the prospects of extending human life and defeating aging. At the same time, the book examines in detail popular myths in society related to the introduction of biotechnologies into practice and the causes of false fears.