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Walter IsaacsonA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
“Children who study digital coding will be joined by those who study genetic code” (11). Why does Isaacson compare the information revolution to the biotechnology revolution? Why does he think learning genetic coding is so important? Can you think of some ways in which you can practice genetic coding or editing in everyday life?
Why was it more difficult for women to be scientists when Doudna was growing up? How are things different today?
Trace the evolution of Jennifer Doudna’s interest in DNA and RNA. How did James Watson’s The Double Helix contribute to this interest? Doudna was heavily inspired by Watson’s text. Has any book had a similar effect on you?
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