The Biological Revolution

di O. Valeri (Autore)

KBC LLC, 2025

The Power to Rewrite Life Itself Is No Longer Science Fiction In December 2023, Victoria Gray became the first person cured of sickle cell disease through CRISPR gene editing—marking humanity's entry into an era where we can edit our own genetic code. But this is just the beginning. The Biological Revolution takes you inside the laboratories, boardrooms, and hospital rooms where scientists are achieving the impossible: defeating aging, engineering organs, creating synthetic life forms, and rewriting the very essence of what makes us human. Through compelling patient stories and exclusive access to pioneering researchers, this book reveals: The Gene Editing Giants: How CRISPR went from Nobel Prize discovery to curing genetic diseases in under a decade—and what's coming next with "CRISPR 3.0" technologies The Longevity Gold Rush: Why Jeff Bezos invested $3 billion in reversing aging, and how scientists have already extended mouse lifespans by 50%—with humans next in line The Organ Factory: Inside the race to grow replacement hearts, manufacture kidneys, and 3D print living tissues—ending organ shortages forever The Synthetic Biology Revolution: How engineered bacteria are cleaning oceans, producing impossible materials, and fundamentally changing manufacturing The Enhancement Divide: The coming reality of "designer babies" and genetic castes that could split humanity into separate species But with great power comes great responsibility. As nations race for biotechnology supremacy and companies compete to control human evolution, fundamental questions arise: Who decides which genes to edit? How do we prevent biological weapons? What happens when death becomes optional for the wealthy? The Biological Revolution doesn't just explain the science—it explores the profound ethical, social, and economic implications of a world where biology becomes programmable. From Singapore's fertility clinics designing enhanced children to underground biohacker labs pushing boundaries, this book reveals the global competition to control humanity's biological future. Whether you're a healthcare professional, investor, policymaker, or simply someone who wants to understand the forces reshaping human existence, this book provides essential insights into the most consequential technological revolution of our time. What Readers Are Saying: "A masterful blend of cutting-edge science and human drama. Essential reading for understanding our biological future." —Nature "Compelling and terrifying in equal measure. This book changed how I think about what it means to be human." —Scientific American The biological revolution isn't coming—it's here. And it will determine not just how we treat disease, but who we become as a species. Are you ready for a world where aging is optional, genetics are customizable, and life itself is programmable? Read this book to understand the revolution that will define the next century.

• Autore: O. Valeri
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: KBC LLC
• Formato: EPUB2 con DRMFREE
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798231768417

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