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Hacking Darwin : genetic engineering and the future of humanity / by Metzl, Jamie Frederic,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-306) and index.From leading geopolitical expert and technology futurist Jamie Metzl comes a groundbreaking exploration of the many ways genetic-engineering is shaking the core foundations of our lives -- sex, war, love, and death.At the dawn of the genetics revolution, our DNA is becoming as readable, writable, and hackable as our information technology. But as humanity starts retooling our own genetic code, the choices we make today will be the difference between realizing breathtaking advances in human well-being and descending into a dangerous and potentially deadly genetic arms race.Enter the laboratories where scientists are turning science fiction into reality. Look towards a future where our deepest beliefs, morals, religions, and politics are challenged like never before and the very essence of what it means to be human is at play. When we can engineer our future children, massively extend our lifespans, build life from scratch, and recreate the plant and animal world, should we? Passionate, provocative, and highly illuminating, Hacking Darwin is the must read book about the future of our species for fans of Homo Deus and The Gene.
Subjects: Genetic engineering; Human genetics.;
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I am the walrus / by Shusterman, Neal.; Elfman, Eric.;
"Noah Prime discovers he can exhibit the traits and access the abilities of animals and must use them to fight back against those who are hunting him."--
Subjects: Genetic engineering; Animal defenses; Survival;
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We Are Dreams in the Eternal Machine : A Novel. by Béchard, Deni.;
With the help of an experimental AI, a group of characters unpacks traumatic memories of the past - one rife with violence after a military coup and second civil war in America. 'We Are Dreams In the Eternal Machine' tackles the most pressing issues of our time, from AI and the genetic modification of humans to gender roles, discrimination, free speech, and class divisions. Deni Bechard was born in British Columbia. A RADD Pick.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Science fiction.; FICTION / Dystopian; FICTION / Science Fiction / Apocalyptic & Post-Apocalyptic; FICTION / Science Fiction / Genetic Engineering;
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LEGO Jurassic World. [videorecording]. by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
When Simon Masrani accidentally destroys one of the park's main attractions (he should really learn how to fly that helicopter), he calls upon his trusted employee Claire to save the day. Claire comes up with a perfect solution that will delight Masrani and kids everywhere: the Indominus rex. Disaster strikes after the Indominus eats all the hot dogs, and escapes from his pen. The dinosaur trainer Owen Grady saves the day with an epic battle between him and Indominus rex.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Action and adventure television programs.; Children's television programs.; Animated television programs.; LEGO toys; Dinosaurs; Amusement parks; Genetic engineering;
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LEGO Jurassic World. [videorecording] / by Dhirendra,voice actor.; Hanlin, Ian,voice actor.; McKillip, Britt,1991-voice actor.; Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Ian Hanlin, Britt Mckillip, Dhirendra.Set in 2012, newly hired animal behaviorist, Owen Grady, and Assistant Manager of Park Operations, Claire Dearing team up on Isla Nublar to deal with everything the Jurassic World park throws their way, including runaway dinosaurs, ongoing construction to expand the park, unpredictable tropical weather and an impulsive boss! There is also a mysterious saboteur with surprising ties to the park's past who is on a quest to find a legendary treasure and destroy Jurassic World forever.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Television mini-series.; Action and adventure television programs.; Children's television programs.; Animated television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Amusement parks; Dinosaurs; Genetic engineering; LEGO toys;
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Dane's mark / by Leigh, Lora,author.;
"Katy Chavos refilled coffee cups and made her way around the small diner in Broken Butte, New Mexico heading for that last table at the far corner, placed before two plate glass windows that looked out on the lower end of the main street and the sheriff's office. There were rumors that one of the occupants took that table for the sole purpose of catching sight of the sheriff's wife. But what man would do that while flirting with only her and no one else consistently for three years? Over the years, he'd nearly kissed her several times and she'd known that had been his intention before he'd pulled back from her. He usually came in during the late shifts she worked and spent several hours talking to her. His gaze always seemed to caress her, and he'd touch her hand, her arm. But he always ended up pulling back then as well. Dane Vanderale sat facing the window and his bodyguard, Ryan Desalvo or Rhys as Dane often called him, sat with his back to it, and the sheriff's office. Which could be one of the reasons the gossip was so nasty about why he always took the same booth. So he could watch the sheriff's office and hopefully glimpse the woman it was said he was really interested in"--
Subjects: Paranormal fiction.; Romance fiction.; Erotic fiction.; Novels.; Genetic engineering; Man-woman relationships; Shapeshifting;
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Ghostly game / by Feehan, Christine,author.;
"Sometimes things just go south and there isn't a damn thing you can do about it. Gideon Eagle Carpenter eased his body back slowly until he was entirely prone, linked his fingers behind his head and stared up at the stars. This was San Francisco. Viewing stars wasnt always easy because fog liked to creep in at night, at least where he was located. He was on the roof of the four-story, wedged shaped original warehouse made of red bricks that rose like a monstrosity to stand out among all the cool newer concrete and steel warehouses surrounding it. Considering the building was the only one on the street to survive the 1906 earthquake and fires and was still standing despite the city condemning it and threatening to demolish it several times, Gideon thought what others considered an eyesore was worth saving. So, he had saved it. Mostly, for this--the rooftop. He had used every penny of his share of money and then some in order to see to it that the best of the best ensured the old building would withstand anything thrown at it for the next hundred years. Yeah, Gideon, he repeated aloud. Shit happens. You roll with it. You don't let it get to you. You come here, high in the sky, and you get rid of it." Because shit did happen in his life far too often. It had been happening since the day he was born, and he was damn sure it would continue to do so until the day he died. He'd created the mantra, found the highest place possible wherever he was, repeated that shit over and over until he made himself to just let the clouds take it all away. They had to take it away. Sometimes, like tonight, when his churning gut was in knots and the devil was riding him hard, he had to call on the universe to shoulder his shit"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Paranormal fiction.; Novels.; Genetic engineering; Man-woman relationships; Psychic ability;
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Fragile remedy / by Ingrande Mora, Maria,1980-;
The only way sixteen-year-old Nate, a Genetically Engineered Metatissue, can get life-saving medication is to work for a shadowy terrorist organization, which would mean leaving the boy he loves.Nate is a Genetically Engineered Medi-tissue (GEM) created as a cure for the elite from the fatal lung rot ravaging the population. Smuggled out of the laboratory and into the Withers, a quarantined, lawless region, Nate survives by using his engineering skills to fix broken tech in exchange for food or a safe place to sleep. When he meets Reed and his misfit gang of scavengers, Nate finds the family he's always longed for, even if he can't risk telling them what he is. But GEMs have a genetic failsafe-- a flaw that causes their health to rapidly deteriorate as they age unless they are regularly dosed with medication controlled by Gathos City. When violence erupts across the Withers, Nate's illegal supply of medicine is cut off, and he is left with only two options: work for a shadowy terrorist organization that has the means to keep him alive, or stay-- and die-- with the boy he loves. -- adapted from back cover.Grades 10-12.LSC
Subjects: Science fiction.; Genetic engineering; Terrorism; Gays; Gay teenagers;
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Oryx and Crake : a novel / by Atwood, Margaret,1939-author.;
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Dystopian fiction.; Science fiction.; Triangles (Interpersonal relations); Genetic engineering; Male friendship;
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Rampage [videorecording] / by Akerman, Malin,1978-actor.; Harris, Naomie,1976-actor.; Johnson, Dwayne,1972-actor.; Lacy, Jake,actor.; Morgan, Jeffrey Dean,1966-actor.; Peyton, Brad,1979-film director.; Warner Home Video (Firm),film distributor.;
Music by Andrew Lockington ; edited by Jim May, Bob Ducsay ; director of photography, Jaron Present.Dwayne Johnson, Naomie Harris, Malin Akerman, Jake Lacy, Jeffrey Dean Morgan.Primatologist Davis (Dwayne Johnson) shares an unshakable bond with George, the extraordinarily intelligent, silverback gorilla who has been in his care since birth. When a greed-fueled corporation's genetic experiment goes awry, George and other animals across the country are mutated into aggressive super creatures that rampage the city. In an adrenaline-filled ride, Davis tries to find an antidote to not only halt a global catastrophe, but to also save the fearsome creature that was once his friend.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: PG-13.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Action and adventure films.; Feature films.; Monster films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Genetic engineering; Human-animal relationships; Monsters; Primatologists;
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