genetic engineering

"Maximum Ride's past--her whole life--is shrouded in mystery. She remembers the School, where she received wings and the ability to fly. She knows she must protect her Flock--Fang, Nudge, Iggy, Gazzy and Angel--as if they were family. And thanks to a mysterious voice in her head, she is aware she is fated to one day save the world. That day may come sooner than anyone could have foreseen. Itex--the corporation behind everything that has happened to Max--is preparing the next stage of its plan. And to clear the way, it is destroying its failed experiments--beginning with the monstrous hunters known as Erasers. Then will come the Flock. And after that? Itex's target will be truly terrifying. Earth's best hope is Max Ride. But will she fly free at last--or will the Flock's wings be clipped once and for all?"--Provided by publisher.

Gene therapy is a perennial hot-button issue in today's news cycle. This relatively new and experimental field involves inserting genetically altered genes into cells to replace defective genes. It can treat genetic disorders or provide a specialized disease-fighting function. The multifaceted topics surrounding gene therapy DNA, techniques, challenges, and risks are presented in this clear, understandable text, so that readers can grasp the ramifications and ethical concerns of this incredible technology. While gene therapy is currently only being tested for the treatment of diseases that have no cures, genetic engineering for many ailments and conditions is a very real possibility of the near future.

"Twelve-year-old Ada is a Chimera, one of a number of children born with human and animal DNA thanks to a genetic experiment gone wrong. When she is shipped off to a quarantined school for other kids like herself, she senses that the facility is keeping a secret, which, if discovered, could upend everything the world knows about how Chimeras came into being"--Provided by publisher.

"Twelve-year-old Ada is a Chimera, one of a number of children born with human and animal DNA thanks to a genetic experiment gone wrong. When she is shipped off to a quarantined school for other kids like herself, she senses that the facility is keeping a secret, which, if discovered, could upend everything the world knows about how Chimeras came into being"--Provided by publisher.

"Nere and her friends, all genetically engineered to survive in the ocean, go on a rescue mission"--Provided by publisher.

In a future beset with rising seas, corporate government, and constant civil war, a bioengineered half-man/half-beast super-soldier who calls himself Tool breaks his conditioning to overcome his genetically enhanced sense of loyalty to the corporation that created him and seeks revenge against his old masters.

Provides an overview of the controversial issue of genetic engineering. Covers the application of genetic engineering in fields such as medicine, agriculture, and human reproduction. Includes color photographs, a timeline, organizations to contact, a glossary, and further resources.

Explores genetic engineering, including biotechnology, cloning, and genetic engineering in humans and food. Also discusses the business and ethical concerns related to genetic engineering.

Leisha is a beautiful, intelligent genetically modified woman, who is one of the first twenty "Sleepless" on earth that are initially treated as interesting anomalies and, later, as objects of envy and scorn.

"Sixteen-year-old Ariane Tucker has finally escaped GTX, the research facility that created her from human and extraterrestrial DNA. But life on the run is complicated"--Provided by publisher.