![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() What will we do with this unfathomable power? With CRISPR, she shows, we have effectively taken control of evolution. Writing with fellow researcher Samuel Sternberg, Doudna shares the thrilling story of her discovery, and passionately argues that enormous responsibility comes with the ability to rewrite the code of life. Yet even the tiniest changes to DNA could have myriad, unforeseeable consequences-to say nothing of the ethical and societal repercussions of intentionally mutating embryos to create “better” humans. The cheapest, simplest, most effective way of manipulating DNA ever known, CRISPR may well give us the cure to HIV, genetic diseases, and some cancers, and will help address the world’s hunger crisis. Not, that is, until the spring of 2015, when biologist Jennifer Doudna called for a worldwide moratorium on the use of the new gene-editing tool CRISPR-a revolutionary new technology that she helped create-to make heritable changes in human embryos. Not since the atomic bomb has a technology so alarmed its inventors that they warned the world about its use. ![]() A trailblazing biologist grapples with her role in the biggest scientific discovery of our era: a cheap, easy way of rewriting genetic code, with nearly limitless promise and peril. ![]()
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Mercy thompson book 87/7/2023 ![]() ![]() Readers were teased with a huge event that saw the two groups combine forces to eradicate the Brood once and for all, but what happened felt almost like an afterthought here. This is not due to the inclusion of the X-Men that ventured into space with Carol but from the main title. So this ending kind of hit differently because this is Kelly’s swan song, and one would expect to see the opus end all opuses.Īlso, the lack of presence of the X-Men in this issue was a big disappointment. Especially from a run consistently praised as one of the strongest Marvel ongoings we’ve had since the relaunch of several titles after Avengers: No Surrender finished in 2018. This event has been going on for six issues, and three points of the flagship X-Men title, and the fight between Carol and the Brood empress happens off panel, it’s just a big disappointment. The biggest complaint with a bunch of current Marvel comics is the lack of action with these final battles. ![]() This is the end of everything we’ve been working towards since the War of the Marvels arc where Binary was given a body and sentience of her own. ![]() the finale of what can be considered Carol’s biggest adventure of this run thus far, where she and a motley swath of allies of both Avengers and X-Men-related variety, where finally come face to face with the Brood Empress, who was just responsible for the death of Binary, as well as infecting all of Carol’s crew with Brood embryos of their own. ![]() The one true me and you a novel7/7/2023 ![]() If she’s caught, she could lose everything she’s worked for. ![]() ![]() If Teagan can just keep herself wrapped up tight for one more weekend, she can claim the scholarship and go off to college out and proud. She’s a giant nerd for everything GreatCon.She loves the dresses but hates the tiaras.Pageant queen Teagan Miller (Miss Virginia) has her eye on the much-needed prize: the $25,000 scholarship awarded to the winner of the Miss Cosmic Teen USA pageant. But there’s this con-sponsored publishing contest, and the chance to meet her fandom idols…and then, there’s Teagan. Especially when her hometown bully, Miss North Carolina, shows up in the very same hotel. It’s…a lot, and Kay mostly wants to lie face down on the hotel floor. Try out they/them pronouns to see how it feels.She also has a side quest for the weekend: ![]() Up and coming fanfic author Kaylee Beaumont is internally screaming at the chance to finally meet her fandom friends in real life and spend a weekend at GreatCon. "A breezy, snappy story about fandom, friendships, and being true to yourself."-TJ Klune Most Anticipated by: Buzzfeed * Book Riot * Autostraddle * The Nerd Daily ![]() Seaside Dreams by Melissa Foster7/6/2023 ![]() ![]() That is, until good-time Bella’s prank takes a bad turn and a sinfully sexy police officer appears on the scene. She’s quit her job, put her house on the market, and sworn off relationships while she builds a new life in her favorite place on earth. Only this year, Bella has more on her mind than sunbathing and skinny-dipping with her girlfriends. They’re funny, flawed, and so hot, you’ll be begging to enter their circle of friends.īella Abbascia has returned to Seaside Cottages in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, as she does every summer. FREE in digital format! Seaside Dreams features a group of fun, sexy, and emotional friends who gather each summer at their Cape Cod cottages. ![]() Ghost Hand by Ripley Patton7/6/2023 ![]() But when Marcus, the new guy in Olivia’s calculus class, stares at her like she’s a freak, Olivia doesn’t like it. Her mother thinks her obsession with death, black clothing, and the local cemetery is a bid for attention. How does Olivia handle being the girl with the ghost hand? Well, she’s a little bit morbid and a whole lot snarky. Instead of a right hand made of flesh and blood, she was born with a hand made of ethereal energy. Also don’t forget to stop by the Facebook anniversary eventīlurb: Seventeen-year-old Olivia Black has a rare birth defect known as Psyche Sans Soma, or PSS. To celebrate the one year anniversary of Ghost Hand, Ghost Hand will be free on Amazon and Kobo and Ghost Hold will be for sale for $0.99. The PSS Chronicles consist of 2 books so far: Ghost Hand (PSS Chronicles #1) and Ghost Hold (PSS Chronicles #2). ![]() This book blitz is organized by Lola’s Blog Tours. Today is my post during the book blitz for the PSS Chronicles series by Ripley Patton. ![]() ![]() The book includes experiments on plant stimuli using a polygraph, a method which was pioneered by Cleve Backster. The book includes summaries of the life and work of 20th century scientists Jagadish Chandra Bose and Corentin Louis Kervran as well as 19th century scientist George Washington Carver. The original book cover design was created by underground comix illustrator Gail Burwen. ![]() Peter Tompkins worked as a journalist, as well as a US military intelligence officer for the OSS in Italy during World War II. Later editions were published with the subtitle A Fascinating Account of the Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Relations Between Plants and Man.Ĭhristopher Bird was a best-selling author who also wrote The Divining Hand: The 500-Year-Old Mystery of Dowsing. It was heavily criticized by scientists for promoting pseudoscientific claims. The book goes on to discuss philosophies and progressive farming methods based on these findings. ![]() ![]() The book documents controversial experiments that claim to reveal unusual phenomena associated with plants, such as plant sentience and the ability of plants to communicate with other creatures, including humans. ![]() The Secret Life of Plants (1973) is a book by Peter Tompkins and Christopher Bird. ![]() ![]() But Mary is on a journey of her own, one that will either bring them closer together or cause a split that neither will recover from. ![]() After suffering mortal injury in battle, Rhage must reassess his priorities-and the answer, when it comes to him, rocks his world.and Mary’s. But Rhage can’t understand-or control-the panic and insecurity that plague him…Īnd that terrifies him-as well as distances him from his mate. Mary, his beloved shellan, is by his side and his King and his brothers are thriving. But as the Brotherhood readies for an all-out attack on them, one of their own fights a battle within himself…įor Rhage, the Brother with the biggest appetites, but also the biggest heart, life was supposed to be perfect-or at the very least, perfectly enjoyable. The slayers of the Lessening Society are stronger than ever, preying on human weakness to acquire more money, more weapons, more power. Ward Editorial Reviews eBook 8.99 View All Available Formats & Editions Paperback 8.99 eBook 8. ![]() Ward Editorial Reviews Read an excerpt of this book Add to Wishlist Paranormal Love The Beast (Black Dagger Brotherhood Series 14) 592 by J. After avoiding war with the Shadows, alliances have shifted and lines have been drawn. The Beast (Black Dagger Brotherhood Series 14) 592 by J. ![]() Nothing is as it used to be for the Black Dagger Brotherhood. ![]() Helen of troy by margaret george7/6/2023 ![]() Formally, the bulk of George’s novel is a flashback on the day of Menelaus’ funeral. She intentionally leaves out the abduction by Theseus, unlike Elyot, whose Helen, like so many others later in antiquity, finishes her education in Athens. 1 So, “trashy” bodice (peplos?) ripper or more traditional historical fiction, take your pick.īoth novelists treat Helen’s whole story, George in a tome of “epic” heft with more scope for expansion and elaboration. Margaret George is a well-established author of lengthy, well-researched historical novels, all save the first about women. ![]() ![]() ![]() Spoiler alert: this review contains plot points and other details from works of fiction.Īmanda Elyot is the pen name of the professional actress and previously published author of chick lit, Leslie Carroll Helen, dedicated to her mother Leda (yes, Leda), is her debut in historical romance. ![]() ![]() I wouldn’t consider this a “dark” book, simply because of the atmosphere generated by the prose. It is a gorgeously written book, absolutely sweeping you into the story. With all that hype, and the fact that I knew this book would be leaning a bit more literary then I normally read, a la THE STARLESS SEA, I was a little hesitant going in. This book has been absolutely everywhere at the moment, and has been selling insanely well. Thus begins the extraordinary life of Addie LaRue, and a dazzling adventure that will play out across centuries and continents, across history and art, as a young woman learns how far she will go to leave her mark on the world.īut everything changes when, after nearly 300 years, Addie stumbles across a young man in a hidden bookstore, and he remembers her name. France, 1714: in a moment of desperation, a young woman makes a Faustian bargain to live forever-and is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Army, you kept the encouraging words of George Kubler inscribed on a page of exam blue book in your shirt pocket, a beacon calling you back to Yale, where you would concentrate on the arts of Africa. During a two-year stint as a private in the U.S. 1965 Yale University, faculty member at your alma mater since 1964: You came to Yale from El Paso thinking of little but football and graduated four years later with a newly kindled passion for art. Colonel John Trumbull Professor of the History of Art and Professor of African American Studies ![]() |