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Reviewed on July 1, 2020 | Middle To High School
Gr 9 Up—This nonfiction science book encourages high school students, particularly those with a keen interest in biological or biochemical studies, to form their own opinions about genetic modification. CRISPR (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats) can be a confusing topic to navigate. Ridge, using carefully crafted questions, asks readers to consider the pros and cons of pursuing gene editing. Chapters are divided into examples of medical, biological, and agricultural concerns, such as inherited diseases and drought-proof c...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
