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Genetic engineering

Maximum Ride

James Patterson

After the mutant Erasers abduct the youngest member of their group, the "birdkids," who are the result of genetic experimentation, take off in pursuit and find themselves struggling to understand thei

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Watchers

Dean R. Koontz

Relates the adventures of two creatures which have escaped from a secret, sinister government laboratory where experiments in genetic engineering are conducted.

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Double Helix

Nancy Werlin

Eighteen-year-old Eli discovers a shocking secret about his life and his family while working for a Nobel Prize-winning scientist whose specialty is genetic engineering.

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The Biotech Century

Jeremy Rifkin

Looks at some of the biotech products and processes that are being made possible through the merger of genetic and computer technologies, examines the claims that are being made on their behalf, and a

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Dr. Franklin's Island

Ann Halam

When their plane crashes over the Pacific Ocean, three science students are left stranded on a tropical island and then imprisoned by a doctor who is performing horrifying experiments on humans involv

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Cloning

Daniel Cohen

Examines the history, current developments, future, and ethical ramifications of cloning, recombinant DNA, and gene therapy.

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Genetic Engineering

Ellen Thro

Defines and traces the history of genetic engineering and describes its uses in medicine, agriculture, and business.

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From Cell to Clone

Margery Facklam

Discusses genetic engineering, particularly the history and techniques of cloning, and includes material on recombinant DNA research and test-tube babies.

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Understanding Dna and Gene Cloning

Karl Drlica

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The Genetics Explosion

Alvin Silverstein

Discusses genetics and genetic diseases and explores the controversy over genetic engineering with both its potential benefits and its potential health hazards.

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