Publisher's Synopsis
What if we could create new species? What if we could synthesise genes to combat climate change and eliminate illness? What if we could supersede evolution?On the Future of Species tells the story of the pioneering new world of synthetic genomics. Adrian Woolfson, a scientist at the forefront of this new technology, guides us on an exhilarating journey as he boldly navigates some of the most important issues of our collective future. Synthetic genomics will be as revolutionary to our way of living as the impact of the computer and the advent of AI. It heralds a future filled with world-improving possibilities but also fraught with potentially world-devastating dangers. These changes are happening now, and it is vital we understand what are the possibilities and what are the issues involved.Rich with innovative ideas and discoveries, On the Future of Species answers these questions and tackles who we are as a species and what we are likely to become.
