The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race Free Audiobook Download by Walter Isaacson

After reading about the history of DNA, Jennifer Doudna was amazed by how much the science had progressed in such a short time. Despite this progress, she wondered if there were any areas left to explore. She discovered multiple hurdles that needed to be overcome before gene-editing techniques could be used clinically for human applications. She resolved to tackle these hurdles and help move gene-editing techniques forward.

The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race is a thrilling true account of one woman's pathbreaking contribution to the understanding of evolution. It is also an examination of the ethical and societal implications of gene editing technologies like CRISPR-Cas9, which could change humanity forever

Jennifer Doudna is a geneticist who discovered a technology called CRISPR, which allows for precise editing of genes. The title of her book, The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race by Walter Isaacson audiobook download tells you the story behind this innovation.

The Code Breaker is a book about the life of Jennifer Doudna. It's about her scientific discoveries and her dedication to make sure that both scientist and the general public understood gene editing.

In the early 1990s, Jennifer Doudna was on a mission. She was earning her PhD in molecular biology from UC Berkeley and wanted to understand how and why bacteria mutate - to see if it could help solve some of the big problems facing humanity. One morning in 1993, she was listening to an interview with a molecular biologist who was talking about gene editing - the process of inserting extra or missing DNA sequences into specific gene loci by using an enzyme called PCR. Doudna realized that gene editing, if it worked, could be used to change our DNA without inheriting harmful mutations, just like a computer program.

Jennifer Doudna earned her Ph.D from UC Berkeley in chemistry, and went on to work for a biotech company where she was a senior scientist. She continued her research into the bioinformatics of RNA viruses when she found herself on a team that was developing gene-editing technology. Her work led to the discovery of CRISPR/Cas9 and she became known as the "mother of gene editing." Dr. Doudna's knowledge and expertise in the field led to her receiving many honors, including being named one of "Time's 100 Most Influential People" in 2016.