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Sternberg is a biochemist and assistant professor at Columbia University, specializing in RNA biology and genome engineering.
Known for: A Crack In Creation: Gene Editing and the Unthinkable Power to Control Evolution
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A Crack In Creation: Gene Editing and the Unthinkable Power to Control Evolution
A Crack in Creation explores the revolutionary discovery of CRISPR-Cas9, a gene-editing technology that allows scientists to rewrite the genetic code with unprecedented precision. Written by Jennifer Doudna, one of the inventors of CRISPR, and Samuel Sternberg, the book delves into the science behind gene editing, its potential to cure diseases, and the profound ethical questions it raises about controlling evolution itself.
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Early Research: The Enigma and Enlightenment of RNA
My scientific path began with RNA. At the time, we didn’t fully understand all the roles this molecule played in living systems. We knew it wasn’t just a messenger between DNA and proteins—it could also act as a catalyst, a tool capable of executing commands. I was captivated by its flexibility; RNA...
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The Discovery of CRISPR: From Sequence to System
While studying bacterial genomes, we noticed curious repeating sequences—regular patterns interspersed with unique spacers. At first, no one could explain their purpose. Then we discovered that the spacer fragments matched viral DNA, relics from past infections. The realization was astounding: bacte...
From A Crack In Creation: Gene Editing and the Unthinkable Power to Control Evolution
About Samuel H. Sternberg
Sternberg is a biochemist and assistant professor at Columbia University, specializing in RNA biology and genome engineering.
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