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The Code Breaker is a 2021 book by Walter Isaacson about the discovery of the gene-editing tool CRISPR, focusing on Nobel laureate Jennifer Doudna and her scientific journey. The book summarizes the science, the competitive rivalries among scientists, and the profound ethical questions surrounding gene editing, such as its potential to cure diseases and alter the future of humanity. The book debuted at number one on The New York Times nonfiction best-seller list and was chosen as one of Bill Gates' favorite books of 2021.
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