Mutants. Cutting the genetic code of mankind. Kirxi E.

In November 2018, the news thundered around the world: at the conference in Hong Kong, Dr. He Jiankui announced that he had created two children with edited genes - twins named Lulu and Nana.

Scientists around the world seek to catch up China in the field of genetic research. Gene editing the innovative economy, and it can aggravate economic and racial inequality. At stake, the fundamental issues of science, health and social justice: who will gain access to the technology of gene editing? Eben Kirxi will introduce you to the largest scientists, popularizers and entrepreneurs, thanks to which advanced genetic engineering technologies, such as CRISPR, appear in the hospitals of your cities.

This book is not written in the Olye Bone Tower - the author discussed pressing problems with doctors, people with chronic diseases, activists who have a different view of the genetically modified future of mankind.