History will designate the twenty-first century as the beginning of the era of precise genetic manipulation. Advances in genome editing are on the verge of allowing humanity to completely alter life on Earth. Those knowledgeable about genome editing recognize its capacity to revolutionize society in ways that exceed the significance of the discovery of electricity and the invention of gunpowder, the atomic bomb, or the Internet. Substantial inquiries about how society should either encourage or impede genome editing are looming on the horizon. Ultimately, it is in the hands of humans to determine the destiny of this influential technology. Rewriting Nature presents a compelling, thought-provoking interdisciplinary examination of the legal, scientific, and policy aspects of genome editing. The publication leads readers through intricate legal, scientific, ethical, political, economic, and social matters related to this emerging technology, and challenges the traditional false dichotomy often linked with science and law, which contributes to an increasing gap between the two fields.

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