I think that’s what the Huli jing discovered — not only how to edit DNA, but how to turn genes on and off on demand, not simply write them into the c… - Daniel Suarez

It’s hard nowadays to get people to believe things. At least good things.

All right. I owe you a character. Should we buy another one?” Ross chuckled. “Now you’re getting the hang of it.” He sighed. “No, let’s see if we can get out of town alive.

"Sexual reproduction exists solely as a means to defeat parasites. By mixing male and female genes, sex produces offspring not exactly like either the male or female — making each generation different from the last, and presenting a moving target to intruders intent on compromising this system. "Even with this variation, parasites continue to pose a threat