This chapter examines the promise and challenges of genetic engineering and gene therapy, highlighting its potential to correct genetic disorders and enhance human abilities. It raises ethical questions while exploring the implications of genetic upgrades for space travel and recounting both success stories and tragedies in the field.
What happens to the human body in deep space? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore tissue engineering, Wolverine & Deadpool’s healing style, and the science to help humans adapt to long-term space travel with biomedical engineer Ronke Olabisi.
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