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" is a popular science book that explains the discovery, science, and ethical implications of CRISPR gene-editing technology for reshaping life and evolution.
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| A Crack in Creation: Gene Editing and the Unthinkable Power to Control Evolution canonical | 2 |
| A Crack in Creation | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: A Crack in Creation: Gene Editing and the Unthinkable Power to Control Evolution Context triple: [Jennifer Doudna, notablePublication, A Crack in Creation: Gene Editing and the Unthinkable Power to Control Evolution]
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The Language of Life
The Language of Life is a popular science book by geneticist Francis Collins that explains how advances in genomics are transforming medicine and personal health.
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Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation
Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation is a popular science book by Bill Nye that explains the evidence for evolution and argues against creationist views.
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The Meaning of Evolution
The Meaning of Evolution is a landmark 1949 book by paleontologist George Gaylord Simpson that helped synthesize evolutionary theory with the fossil record and popularize modern evolutionary biology.
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From Bacteria to Bach and Back
From Bacteria to Bach and Back is a philosophical work by Daniel Dennett that explores how mind, consciousness, and culture could have evolved from simple biological beginnings through natural selection and cultural evolution.
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CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology
CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology is a revolutionary molecular tool that allows scientists to precisely modify DNA within living organisms, transforming research, medicine, and biotechnology.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: A Crack in Creation: Gene Editing and the Unthinkable Power to Control Evolution Target entity description: "A Crack in Creation: Gene Editing and the Unthinkable Power to Control Evolution" is a popular science book that explains the discovery, science, and ethical implications of CRISPR gene-editing technology for reshaping life and evolution.
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A.
The Language of Life
The Language of Life is a popular science book by geneticist Francis Collins that explains how advances in genomics are transforming medicine and personal health.
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B.
Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation
Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation is a popular science book by Bill Nye that explains the evidence for evolution and argues against creationist views.
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C.
The Meaning of Evolution
The Meaning of Evolution is a landmark 1949 book by paleontologist George Gaylord Simpson that helped synthesize evolutionary theory with the fossil record and popularize modern evolutionary biology.
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D.
From Bacteria to Bach and Back
From Bacteria to Bach and Back is a philosophical work by Daniel Dennett that explores how mind, consciousness, and culture could have evolved from simple biological beginnings through natural selection and cultural evolution.
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E.
CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology
CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology is a revolutionary molecular tool that allows scientists to precisely modify DNA within living organisms, transforming research, medicine, and biotechnology.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
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| instanceOf |
non-fiction book
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popular science book ⓘ |
| author |
Jennifer Doudna
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surface form:
Jennifer A. Doudna
Samuel H. Sternberg ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| describes |
development of CRISPR-Cas9 as a gene-editing tool
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potential medical applications of gene editing ⓘ risks and unintended consequences of genome editing ⓘ |
| discusses |
designer babies
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germline editing ⓘ regulation of gene-editing technologies ⓘ societal impact of biotechnology ⓘ |
| format |
audiobook
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ebook ⓘ print ⓘ |
| genre |
popular science
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science writing ⓘ |
| hasSubjectArea |
biology
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ethics ⓘ genetics ⓘ science policy ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
general audience
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readers interested in science ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology
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surface form:
CRISPR
bioethics ⓘ gene editing ⓘ genetic engineering ⓘ molecular biology ⓘ |
| narrativePerspective | first-person account by a CRISPR pioneer ⓘ |
| notableFor |
explaining CRISPR to a broad audience
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linking CRISPR science with ethical debate ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 2017 ⓘ |
| publisher |
Houghton Mifflin
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surface form:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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| shortTitle |
A Crack in Creation: Gene Editing and the Unthinkable Power to Control Evolution
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surface form:
A Crack in Creation
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| structure |
part ethical reflection
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part memoir ⓘ part scientific explanation ⓘ |
| timePeriodCovered | early 21st century biotechnology ⓘ |
| title | A Crack in Creation: Gene Editing and the Unthinkable Power to Control Evolution self-link ⓘ |
| topic |
CRISPR-Cas systems
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surface form:
CRISPR-Cas9
ethics of biotechnology ⓘ evolution ⓘ genome editing ⓘ history of CRISPR discovery ⓘ |
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