The Future of Dna

Fifty years ago "the secret of life" was revealed by two unknown scientists - Dr. James D. Watson and Dr. Francis Crick - with their discovery of the double helix structure of DNA. That scientific breakthrough has been called the single most important discovery of all time. Its current applications - in modern medicine and food production, for example - have already changed the way we live now. Its future potential, specifically the controversial idea of "genetic enhancement" in the womb, could radically alter life as we know it…

The chapters in this volume outline and review the current state of knowledge on several key aspects of the DNA replication process. The reader will be provided with new insights into the initiation, regulation, and progression of DNA replication as well as a collection of thought provoking questions and summaries to direct future investigations.