{"product_id":"glowing-bunnies-why-were-making-hybrids-chimeras-and-clones-9781541599307","title":"Glowing Bunnies!?: Why We're Making Hybrids, Chimeras, and Clones","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOur brave new world is here. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith modern genetic technologies, science fiction's \"what if?\" has become the scientist's \"why not?\" Bioengineering has the potential to remake animals in almost any way we can imagine, and it's being used to solve a range of urgent global problems, including climate change, species extinctions, the destruction of natural habitats, and human health issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut just because we \u003cem\u003ecan\u003c\/em\u003e do all these things, does that mean we \u003cem\u003eshould\u003c\/em\u003e?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the pages of \u003cem\u003eGlowing Bunnies!?\u003c\/em\u003e you will encounter some of the strange and wonderful genetically modified animals of tomorrow. Learn why scientists are going to such lengths to mess with genes and what the ethical and health-related consequences might be. By understanding both the science and the stakes, you too can judge the potential of this budding science to save--or ruin--the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented as a compendium of existing and proposed creatures, this book describes the animals being created, the scientific techniques involved, and each animal's purpose. Additionally, it addresses bioethics, unintended consequences, and animal welfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCampbell, Jeff:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eJeff Campbell \u003c\/strong\u003eis a freelance writer and book editor. For twelve years he was a travel writer for Lonely Planet, coauthoring guidebooks on Hawaii, Florida, the Southwest, and other US destinations. As an editor for the past twenty years, he has specialized in animal intelligence and emotions, among other topics. In particular he has worked with Dr. Marc Bekoff on several books, such as the highly regarded \u003cem\u003eThe Emotional Lives of Animals\u003c\/em\u003e. He lives in Northern New Jersey.","brand":"Zest Books (Tm)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50631424344338,"sku":"9781541599307","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e812fc8a-58ca-40bb-a08a-0257c11c729d.jpg?v=1732771722","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/glowing-bunnies-why-were-making-hybrids-chimeras-and-clones-9781541599307","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}