{"title":"Andrew Hessel","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Andrew Hessel, a visionary author and scientist whose work bridges the exciting realms of science, technology, and nature. Known for his expertise in synthetic biology, Hessel crafts narratives that invite readers to delve into the intricacies of genetic engineering and biotechnology, exploring the profound impact these fields have on our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his renowned works, \u003cem\u003eThe Genesis Machine\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a thought-provoking journey into the future of biology. Co-authored with Amy Webb, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the possibilities that lie ahead in synthetic biology, encouraging readers to consider how these advancements could reshape humanity and the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e category, Hessel’s books serve as a gateway to understanding the groundbreaking innovations that are rapidly transforming our scientific landscapes. Whether you're a science enthusiast or a curious reader eager to learn more about the future of biology, Andrew Hessel's work is sure to inspire and enlighten.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-genesis-machine-by-andrew-hessel-9781541797925","title":"The Genesis Machine","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSynthetic biology is the technique that enables us not just to read and edit but also write DNA to program living biological structures as though they were tiny computers. Unlike cloning Dolly the sheep—which cut and copied existing genetic material—the future of synthetic biology might be something like an app store, where you could download and add new capabilities into any cell, microbe, plant, or animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis breakthrough science has the potential to mitigate, perhaps solve, humanity's immediate and longer-term existential challenges: climate change; the feeding, clothing, housing, and caring for billions of humans; fighting the next viral outbreak before it becomes a global pandemic; old age as a treatable pathology; bringing back extinct animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt could also be anarchic and socially destructive. With our governing structures created in an era before startling advances in technology, we are not prepared for a future in which life could be manipulated or programmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs futurist Amy Webb and synthetic biologist Andrew Hessel show in this book, within the next decade, we will need to make important decisions: whether to program novel viruses to fight diseases, what genetic privacy will look like, who will \"own\" living organisms, how companies should earn revenue from engineered cells, and how to contain a synthetic organism in a lab. \u003ci\u003eThe Genesis Machine\u003c\/i\u003e provides the background for us to understand and grapple with these issues, and think through the religious, philosophical, and ethical implications for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854998753516,"sku":"9781541797925","price":53.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781541797925.jpg?v=1759260221"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/andrew-hessel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}