Dr Adam Rutherford is a geneticist, writer and broadcaster, whose work includes the award-winning series The Cell (BBC4), The Gene Code (BBC4), Horizon: 'Playing God' (BBC2) as well as numerous programmes for BBC Radio 4. He is an editor at the science journal Nature, writes for the Guardian and has given numerous prestigious lectures, as well as appearing in the 'Uncaged Monkeys' tour.
A superbly written explanation of how the origin of life on Earth
became a question for science, and what the answer might be
*Brian Cox*
One of the most eloquent and genuinely thoughtful books on science
over the past decade ... You will not find a better, more balanced
or up-to-date take on either the origin of life or synthetic
biology ... Essential reading for anyone interested in the coming
revolution, which could indeed rival the Industrial Revolution or
the internet
*Observer*
Prepare to be astounded. There are moments when this book is so
gripping it reads like a thriller. Fascinating
*Mail on Sunday*
This is a quite delightful two books in one. It is becoming
increasingly clear that the 21st is the century of biology. This
book is the perfect "story so far"
*Jim Al-Khalili, author of Paradox*
An engaging account of both the mystery of life's origin and its
impending resolution, as well as a fascinating glimpse of the
impending birth of a new, synthetic biology
*Matt Ridley, author of Genome*
A witty, engaging and eye-opening explanation of the basic units of
life, right back to our common ancestors and on to their incredible
synthetic future. The mark of a really good science book, it shows
that the questions we still have are just as exciting as the
answers we already know
*Dara O Briain*
In this book of two halves, Rutherford tells the epic history of
life on earth, and eloquently argues the case for embracing
technology which allows us to become biological designers
*Alice Roberts*
The perfect primer on the past and future of DNA ... Rutherford
tells his stories with great brio and a disarming line in personal
commentary
*Guardian*
I warmly recommend Creation. Rutherford's academic background in
genetics gives him a firm grasp of the intricacies of biochemistry
- and he translates these superbly into clear English
*Financial Times*
Fascinating ... The extraordinary science and his argument are
worth every reader's scrutiny
*Sunday Telegraph*
Suspenseful, erudite and thrilling
*Prospect*
A fascinating glimpse into our past and future ... [Rutherford]
argues persuasively against those who seek to hold back scientific
progress. His illuminating book is full of optimism about what we
might be able to achieve
*Sunday Times*
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