Summary of The Genome War

The Genome War: How Craig Venter Tried to Capture the Code of Life is a story of one man's vision to crack the genetic code of life and the powerful forces that threatened to stand in his way. Written by journalist James Shreeve, the non-fiction book follows the amazing efforts of Craig Venter and his team as they race to complete the Human Genome Project. Along the way, the book delves into the deeply-rooted cultural, scientific, and ethical debates surrounding the controversial science of genomics. With over twenty years of research and discovery, the story ultimately reveals a new world of possibilities enabled by the genomic revolution.