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The Code Breaker -- Young Readers Edition: Jennifer Doudna and the Race to Understand Our Genetic Code

Name: The Code Breaker -- Young Readers Edition: Jennifer Doudna and the Race to Understand Our Genetic Code
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Book Synopsis: Walter Isaacson’s #1 New York Times bestselling history of our third scientific revolution: CRISPR, gene editing, and the quest to understand the code of life itself, is now adapted for young readers! When Jennifer Doudna was a sixth grader in Hilo, Hawaii, she came home from school one afternoon and found a book on her bed. It was The Double Helix, James Watson’s account of how he and Francis Crick had discovered the structure of DNA, the spiral-staircase molecule that carries the genetic instruction code for all forms of life. This book guided Jennifer Doudna to focus her studies not on DNA, but on what seemed to take a backseat in biochemistry: figuring out the structure of RNA, a closely related molecule that enables the genetic instructions coded in DNA to express themselves. Doudna became an expert in determining the shapes and structures of these RNA molecules—an expertise that led her to develop a revolutionary new technique that could edit human genes. Today gene-editing technologies such as CRISPR are already being used to eliminate simple genetic defects that cause disorders such as Tay-Sachs and sickle cell anemia. For now, however, Jennifer and her team are being deployed against our most immediate threat—the coronavirus—and you have just been given a front row seat to that race.

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Are you fascinated by the mysteries of life and the wonders of genetics? Then you won't want to miss 'The Code Breaker - Young Readers Edition' by Jennifer Doudna. Adapted from Walter Isaacson's acclaimed book, this thrilling account takes young readers on a journey through the groundbreaking scientific revolution of CRISPR and gene editing. Discover how Doudna, a sixth grader from Hawaii, became a leading expert in understanding the structure of RNA and developed a revolutionary technique to edit human genes.

With 'The Code Breaker', young readers get a front row seat to the exciting scientific race of unraveling the code of life itself. As you turn the pages, you'll be amazed by the immense potential of gene-editing technologies like CRISPR. Imagine a world where simple genetic defects causing disorders like Tay-Sachs and sickle cell anemia can be eliminated. It's not just a dream - it's a reality, and you can witness it firsthand through the incredible story of Jennifer Doudna and her team.

But that's not all - 'The Code Breaker' also brings you into the present as Doudna and her team tackle one of the greatest threats to humanity: the coronavirus. Explore the urgent race against time to find solutions and make a difference in the face of this global crisis. This book offers a powerful reminder of the importance of scientific innovation and the incredible impact it can have on our lives.

Don't miss out on this captivating and educational read. Get your hands on 'The Code Breaker - Young Readers Edition' and join Jennifer Doudna on her remarkable journey. To order your copy, click here.

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