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GermLine
GermLine
Author: Nelson Erlick
Dr. Kevin Kincaid is on the verge of a major breakthrough. He has developed a biological vector that can introduce new genes into the DNA of unborn children-and all their descendants. He hopes to eradicate a wide variety of genetic defects, but others see more sinister uses for this new technology. — Who will control mankind's genetic destiny? ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780765340313
ISBN-10: 0765340313
Publication Date: 11/17/2003
Pages: 432
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  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 15 ratings
Publisher: Forge Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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reviewed GermLine on + 404 more book reviews
This is a technical medical thriller involving gene therapy. Dr. Kevin Kincaid is a neurosurgeon but more importantly, he is also a brilliant research scientist who has developed a method to deliver corrective genes to the nucleus of cells of embryos in order to cure inherited disabilities. Kincaid soon discovers that he is being used. Conspiracy and dirty deeds abound. A large part of this story involves detailed, technical gene science, so not a beach read.
desertkat avatar reviewed GermLine on + 48 more book reviews
Although the story was gripping, there was too much scientific data to decipher; made for a slow read.
Alacornlady avatar reviewed GermLine on + 79 more book reviews
An interesting take on the stem cell type story.


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