BIOPUNK Solving Biotech's Biggest Problems in Kitchens and Garages

Marcus Wohlsen has been discussing the future of genetic engineering with passionate biohackers. These are people who are working to develop lower-cost DIY methods of research that can open up the field to enthusiasts who lack university or corporate backing. Narrator Paul Michael Garcia's clear voice cuts through the jargon, a necessity when explaining concepts like DNA and its modification. He also expresses the author's enthusiasm for the "tinkerers" who experiment with such things as strawberry genomes and home genetic testing. Wohlsen's book is exhaustive, covering not only the science and personalities of biohacking but also its legal and ethical implications. This audiobook will satiate listeners' curiosity about topics like "stealth seeds," which go beyond corporate GMOs, and how automation makes this type of private research possible. J.A.S. © AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2017]