Kiran Musunuru Livres

A leading physician, scientist, and expert in gene editing explains how a series of scientific breakthroughs led to the medical scandal of the decade.In November 2018, Dr. He Jiankui of Shenzhen, China, announced via YouTube that he had created the world's first gene-edited babies. It soon became clear that this was not a historic scientific achievement, but rather a historic ethical fiasco, a deeply flawed experiment on unborn human beings. What made it possible for a rogue scientist with no medical training to covertly and recklessly alter the genes of babies? What does the future hold now that the first members of the CRISPR generation have been born?In The CRISPR Generation, Dr. Kiran Musunuru takes the reader through an insider's view of the history of the gene-editing field, key discoveries about how gene editing can be used to prevent and treat diseases like AIDS and heart attacks, a full account of the events surrounding Dr. He's revelation to the world, a dissection of Dr. He's scientific and ethical lapses, and a look ahead to the consequences of gene editing for humankind, both good and bad. Gene-editing technology has the potential to cause untold damage if taken up by the wrong hands and used irresponsibly. But it also promises to be a boon for the health of patients otherwise destined for disease and suffering.

Focusing on CRISPR-Cas9 technologies, this guide is tailored for researchers in cardiovascular and biomedical fields. It offers comprehensive coverage of genome editing, from foundational concepts to practical applications, enabling readers to establish a complete workflow for their projects. The inclusion of real-life experiment examples, along with troubleshooting tips and common pitfalls, makes it an invaluable resource for both novice and experienced investigators looking to enhance their research capabilities.

Cancer can be tersely yet accurately described as improper cell proliferation. To understand cancer we must first understand the genetic and biochemical mechanisms responsible for proper cell proliferation. The last five years have witnessed the characterization of several families of novel proteins involved in cell cycle regulation and the clarification of the biochemical processes in which they participate. This book illuminates the roles of various cell cycle regulators - cyclins, cyclindependent kinases (CDKs) and CDK inhibitors - and describes the connections between these proteins and oncogenesis. Possible ways of clinical intervention that might be developed into potent cancer therapies are also explored. By chronologically documenting the discovery of cell regulators and providing clear, brief synopses of current findings, this work offers an easily accessible guide for both students and experienced researchers. An extensive list of excellent reviews for further reading rounds off the reference value of this timely publication.