Regenesis: How Synthetic Biology Will Reinvent Nature and Ourselves (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780465075706)

A Harvard biologist and master inventor explores how new biotechnologies will enable us to bring species back from the dead, unlock vast supplies of renewable energy, and extend human life.

In Regenesis, George Church and science writer Ed Regis explore the possibilities of the emerging field of synthetic biology. Synthetic biology, in which living organisms are selectively altered by modifying substantial portions of their genomes, allows for the creation of entirely new species of organisms. These technologies-far from the out-of-control nightmare depicted in science fiction-have the power to improve human and animal health, increase our intelligence, enhance our memory, and even extend our life span. A breathtaking look at the potential of this world-changing technology, Regenesis is nothing less than a guide to the future of life.

Author: George M. Church, Edward Regis
ISBN-10: 0465075703
ISBN-13: 9780465075706
Publisher: Basic Books
Language: English
Published: 04/08/2014
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 1.00d