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0193/2022 - THE CODE BREAKER: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race.
A DECODIFICADORA: Jennifer Doudna, edição de genes e o futuro da espécie humana

Author:

• Elissandro Fonseca dos Banhos - Banhos, E.F. - <sandrobanhos@yahoo.com.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8012-756X

Co-author(s):

• Ariela Soraya do Nascimento Siqueira - Siqueira, A.S.N. - <ariela.banhos@hotmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8946-7835


Abstract:

The book presents the rich and engaging story of Jennifer Doudna, who developed the CRISPR technique with her team. It has emerged since 2012 as one of the most powerful tools in molecular biology for dealing with various diseases. The book clearly addresses the beginning of Dr. Doudna\'s career, her professional challenges, and how she became one of the most respected scientists in the world. The story details the development of the technique, its medical potential and, above all, the various discussions on ethics and biosafety related to the use of this powerful technique.

Keywords:

Jennifer Doudna, editing, genes, future, bioethics

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Banhos, E.F., Siqueira, A.S.N.. THE CODE BREAKER: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race.. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2022/Jul). [Citado em 22/01/2025]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/the-code-breaker-jennifer-doudna-gene-editing-and-the-future-of-the-human-race/18449?id=18449



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