Research Catalog

Details

Description

1. 224 pages; 24 cm

Summary

1. Renowned scientist and author of "A Life Decoded" examines the creation of life in the new field of synthetic genomics.
2. In 2010, scientists led by Venter became the first to successfully create "synthetic life," putting humankind at the threshold of actually writing the genetic code for designing new species to help us adapt and evolve for long-term survival. He 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.

Subject

1. Science > Social aspects
2. Biology > Philosophy
3. Artificial life
4. Genomics
5. Synthetic Biology
6. Genes, Synthetic
7. Genetic Engineering

Contents

1. Dublin, 1943-2012 -- Chemical synthesis as proof -- Dawn of the digital age of biology -- Digitizing life -- Synthetic Phi-X174 -- First synthetic genome -- Converting one species into another -- Synthesis of the M. Mycoides genome -- Inside a synthetic cell -- Life by design -- Biological teleportation -- Life at the speed of light.

Call number

1. JFE 14-2237

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-212) and index.

Author

1. Venter, J. Craig.

Title

1. Life at the speed of light : from the double helix to the dawn of digital life / J. Craig Venter.

Publisher

1. New York, New York : Viking, c2013.

Type of content

1. text

Type of medium

1. unmediated

Type of carrier

1. volume

Bibliography

1. Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-212) and index.

LCCN

1. 2013017049

ISBN

1. 9780670025404
2. 0670025402

Research call number

1. JFE 14-2237