In A Life Decoded, Venter recounted his work sequencing the human genome. As stunning as that achievement was, it was only the beginning. Having cracked nature's code, Venter and his colleagues are ready to start writing their own; the plan is to design new species. This book looks at the how and why, and the pros and cons of the new science of synthetic genomics.Founded by Carla Cohen and Barbara Meade in 1984, Politics & Prose Bookstore is Washington, D.C.'s premier independent bookstore and cultural hub, a gathering place for people interested in reading and discussing books. Politics & Prose offers superior service, unusual book choices, and a haven for book lovers in the store and online.