First published 2021
Jennifer Doudna's groundbreaking work on CRISPR technology opened the door to a new era of genetic engineering. But as her discovery spreads, the race is on to control its immense power - and the consequences may change the world forever. In this propulsive scientific biography, we follow Doudna's remarkable journey from the lab to the global stage, where she must navigate the ethical minefield of her own creation.
Genres: biography, science, non-fiction, technology, 21st-century
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: ethical-dilemma, race-against-time
Setting: Berkeley, Cambridge MA, Cold Springs Harbor
Period: 1980-2020
560 pages · Paperback · Simon & Schuster