Life at the Speed of Light: From the Double Helix to the Dawn of Digital Life

by J. Craig Venter

Book Overview

The renowned scientist and author of "A Life Decoded" examines the creation of life in the new field of synthetic genomics In 2010, scientists led by J. Craig Venter became the first to successfully create synthetic life putting humankind at the threshold of the most important and exciting phase of biological research, one that will enable us to actually write the genetic code for designing new species to help us adapt and evolve for long-term survival...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0670025402
• ISBN13: 9780670025404
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: Viking Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.9" x 9.0"