The CRISPR Generation
The Story of the World's First Gene-Edited Babies
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Kiran Musunuru's book provides a detailed narrative of the 2018 case in which a Chinese researcher claimed to have created CRISPR-edited babies, combining scientific explanation with ethical critique.
Drawing on his expertise, Musunuru explains how the gene edits were performed, what went wrong, and why the scientific community reacted as it did.
He reflects on the responsibilities of researchers, the limits of self-regulation, and the need for legal frameworks governing genome editing.
The book contextualizes the case within the broader promise of CRISPR for treating disease while warning against premature clinical use.
It serves as both a memoir of the controversy and a call for responsible governance of powerful genetic technologies.
Drawing on his expertise, Musunuru explains how the gene edits were performed, what went wrong, and why the scientific community reacted as it did.
He reflects on the responsibilities of researchers, the limits of self-regulation, and the need for legal frameworks governing genome editing.
The book contextualizes the case within the broader promise of CRISPR for treating disease while warning against premature clinical use.
It serves as both a memoir of the controversy and a call for responsible governance of powerful genetic technologies.
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