A Crack In Creation: Gene Editing And The Unthi... May 2026

: Provides the audiobook version narrated by Erin Bennett for $19.39 . Duck River Books : Sells the hardcover for $19.99 .

: Doudna recounts the scientific journey of identifying how bacteria use CRISPR to defend against viruses and how her team repurposed this mechanism into a powerful gene-editing tool.

: Often has discounted copies; currently listed at $7.49 . A Crack in Creation: Gene Editing and the Unthi...

is a nonfiction book written by Nobel Prize winner Jennifer A. Doudna and researcher Samuel H. Sternberg . It chronicles the groundbreaking discovery of CRISPR-Cas9 technology, a tool that allows for precise, cheap, and easy editing of DNA. The book is structured into two main parts:

You can find the book at various retailers. Below are several options currently available: : Offers the paperback for $10.35 . Target : Lists the paperback for $10.35 . : Provides the audiobook version narrated by Erin

: The authors explore the profound ethical and societal implications of this technology, particularly the ability to make heritable changes in human embryos, which could lead to "enhanced" humans and unforeseen consequences. Where to Buy

: Best for bulk orders (25+ copies) at approximately $280 total. Quick Highlights ISBN : 9781328915368 (Paperback) Genre : Science, Biographies & Memoirs : Often has discounted copies; currently listed at $7

: Finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and recommended reading by The New York Review of Books .