1 / 2The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race
Future Human Race: The Code Breaker is a biography of Jennifer Doudna and an account of the development of CRISPR gene-editing technology. It also considers the scientific possibilities and ethical questions raised by editing genetic code.
At a glance
- Follows Doudna's scientific career and the development of CRISPR with her collaborators.
- Connects gene-editing research to questions about medicine, genetic enhancement and research ethics.
- The listing describes the story as covering both the science and the people behind it.
Reference price: $32.00
Price checked: Nov 13, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines a scientist's biography with an accessible account of a major gene-editing development.
- Addresses the moral questions of genetic engineering alongside its scientific history.
- At 560 pages, it offers room for a detailed narrative rather than a brief introduction.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
|---|---|
| Publication date | May 3 2022 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 560 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1982115866 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-13 | 978-1982115869 |
| Weight listed | 771 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.56 x 3.81 x 23.18 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in Jennifer Doudna, CRISPR and the history of gene editing.
- Those looking for narrative science writing that includes ethical questions.
- Readers interested in biographies of scientists and modern life-science research.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a current technical manual or step-by-step laboratory guidance.
- Anyone wanting a short overview rather than a 560-page narrative.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as engaging and informative, with readers highlighting the storytelling, clear explanations of complex science and thought-provoking subject matter. That reported accessibility may suit readers approaching CRISPR through a biography, though the listed 560-page length makes it a substantial read rather than a quick primer.
Positive themes
- Readers report that the story is engaging and well written.
- Feedback highlights accessible explanations of complex research.
- Readers describe the subject matter as informative, inspiring and thought provoking.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Code Breaker about?
It follows Jennifer Doudna and her colleagues in the development of CRISPR gene editing, while discussing the technology's potential and ethical questions.
Is this a technical guide to gene editing?
The supplied description presents it as a narrative about Doudna, CRISPR and the broader life-science revolution, not as laboratory instructions.
How long is the listed edition?
The listing gives a print length of 560 pages.
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