LEADER 00000nim 22005175i 4500 001 MWT11411916 003 MWT 005 20151031161749.0 006 m o h 007 sz zunnnnnuned 007 cr nnannnuuuua 008 150902s2013 xxunnn es z n eng d 020 9781452695273|q(sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) 020 145269527X|q(sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) 028 42 MWT11411916 037 11411916|bMidwest Tape, LLC|nhttp://www.midwesttapes.com 040 Midwest|beng|erda 099 eAudiobook hoopla 100 1 Venter, J. Craig. 245 10 Life at the speed of light :|bfrom the double helix to the dawn of digital life /|cJ. Craig Venter. 250 Unabridged. 264 1 [United States] :|bTantor Audio :|bMade available through hoopla,|c2013. 300 1 online resource (1 audio file (6hr., 57 min.)) : |bdigital. 336 spoken word|bspw|2rdacontent 337 audio|bs|2rdamedia 338 online resource|bcr|2rdacarrier 506 Digital content provided by hoopla. 511 0 Read by Bob Souer. 520 In 2010, scientists led by J. Craig Venter became the first to successfully create 'synthetic life'-putting humankind at the threshold of the most important and exciting phase of biological research, one that will enable us to actually write the genetic code for designing new species to help us adapt and evolve for long-term survival. The science of synthetic genomics will have a profound impact on human existence, including chemical and energy generation, health, clean water and food production, environmental control, and possibly even our evolution. In Life at the Speed of Light, Venter presents a fascinating and authoritative study of this emerging field from the inside-detailing its origins, current challenges and controversies, and projected effects on our lives. This scientific frontier provides an opportunity to ponder anew the age-old question 'What is life?' and examine what we really mean by 'playing God.' Life at the Speed of Light is a landmark work, written by a visionary at the dawn of a new era of biological engineering. 538 Mode of access: World Wide Web. 650 0 Synthetic biology. 650 0 Genomics|xSocial aspects. 650 0 Genetics|xSocial aspects. 650 0 Nature. 650 0 Genetics|vPopular works. 650 0 Bioengineering. 650 0 Science|xSocial aspects. 650 0 Biology|xPhilosophy. 650 0 Artificial life. 700 1 Souer, Bob. 710 2 hoopla digital. 914 MWT11411916