Life at the Speed of Light: From the Double Helix to the Dawn of Digital Life [Kindle Edition]
Author: J. Craig Venter | Language: English | ISBN: B00C1N5WRK | Format: PDF, EPUB
Life at the Speed of Light: From the Double Helix to the Dawn of Digital Life
Download electronic versions of selected books Life at the Speed of Light: From the Double Helix to the Dawn of Digital Life [Kindle Edition] from 4shared, mediafire, hotfile, and mirror link 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. The science of synthetic genomics will have a profound impact on human existence, including chemical and energy generation, health, clean water and food production, environmental control, and possibly even our evolution.
In Life at the Speed of Light, Venter presents a fascinating and authoritative study of this emerging field from the inside—detailing its origins, current challenges and controversies, and projected effects on our lives. This scientific frontier provides an opportunity to ponder anew the age-old question “What is life?” and examine what we really mean by “playing God.” Life at the Speed of Light is a landmark work, written by a visionary at the dawn of a new era of biological engineering.
Books with free ebook downloads available Life at the Speed of Light: From the Double Helix to the Dawn of Digital Life [Kindle Edition]
Download electronic versions of selected books Life at the Speed of Light: From the Double Helix to the Dawn of Digital Life [Kindle Edition] from 4shared, mediafire, hotfile, and mirror link 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. The science of synthetic genomics will have a profound impact on human existence, including chemical and energy generation, health, clean water and food production, environmental control, and possibly even our evolution.
In Life at the Speed of Light, Venter presents a fascinating and authoritative study of this emerging field from the inside—detailing its origins, current challenges and controversies, and projected effects on our lives. This scientific frontier provides an opportunity to ponder anew the age-old question “What is life?” and examine what we really mean by “playing God.” Life at the Speed of Light is a landmark work, written by a visionary at the dawn of a new era of biological engineering.
Books with free ebook downloads available Life at the Speed of Light: From the Double Helix to the Dawn of Digital Life [Kindle Edition]
- File Size: 943 KB
- Print Length: 241 pages
- Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0670025402
- Publisher: Viking Adult (October 17, 2013)
- Sold by: Penguin Group (USA) LLC
- Language: English
- ASIN: B00C1N5WRK
- Text-to-Speech: Enabled
- Lending: Not Enabled
- Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #113,640 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
- #13 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Science > Biological Sciences > Biotechnology
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- #26 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Science > Genetics
Though the author may be a controversial individual to some, he remains one of the top scientific achievers in a world of very controversial areas of new research. This book demonstrates why his knowledge and contributions to the cutting edge sciences of genetics, microbiology and computer science have made him one of the towering forces in these fields. This book's subject is certain to draw critics from all sides considering the unknown territory it may lead humanity toward. I make no personal judgments ... it is for us to each individually, then collectively decide. For those of you who have a deep curiosity of what potentially lies ahead for mankind in the near-term future through the fusion of advanced technologies, this book is an eye-opener. It is short, concise and well written, with snappy prose and not an overabundance of technical terms to bog the reader down. Oddly enough, my only small criticism of the book is the "title" - life at the speed of light ... Through remarkable new discoveries in quantum physics regarding "entangled" particles, Venter should be describing future potentials at "faster-than-the -speed-of-light" or "instantaneous." Instantaneous response and information dispersal over vast distances is no longer science fiction from a Star Trek episode, it is now established science fact. Admittedly some of this is discussed in the book and somewhat further out on the horizon of engineering capability. Get this book. When we stop learning we start dying.By Robert Steven Thomas
Intelligent Intervention
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The fact that Dr. Venter is writing another book is cause for me to drop everything, download and read it same day. And that excitement carried all the way through. This is a profound and incredible book on life and what makes it happen. He lays everything out transparently, all his ideas and reasonings and methods. He's just really smart and hardworking and those two things are at the root of his success, and success far beyond his time is what he has already accomplished. 'Some people see chaos, others see patterns' describes Dr. Venter's own mentality. I was astounded at how comprehensively he sees life, the cell and dna synthesis.By R. Barton
Someone floated a rumor (a chief rival?) in the past about Dr. Venter's ego and hubris and all that. When, where? I've never seen that from him and this book is further a credit to all those he works with. When he creates something he just says 'I did this' and I think he's allowed. Dr. Venter has been, like many in his field, one of the great assets to humankind. This book was conversational, like a fireside chat and I consumed it in a day. I couldn't get too much of his brilliance.
One thing I will note about this book, it closes the door on religion, vitalism and mysticism.
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