[Next-Generation Sequencing Book]
  • [Photo] J.W. Bizzaro • June 14, 2001
    John Sundman's Acts of the Apostles, a self-published ``technoparanoid'' thriller about the convergence of biological and digital technologies, speaks to many of the ethical issues in bioinformatics. John writes, ``In Acts of the Apostles, the well-meaning, dedicated and selfless scientists are no match for the corporate and other more sinister interests who want to use breakthroughs in genomic research and nanotechnology for nefarious ends.'' Although we haven't read the book yet, reviewers praise Sundman for getting his facts right, both about biology and computer technology. You can read the first thirteen chapters at his website[1], which also contains links to many reviews. For an interesting review of the book and also the ``watching a train wreck'' story of how Sundman came to write and publish it, see the article from the Technology pages of Salon.com[2].

    References:
    1. http://www.wetmachine.com
    2. http://www.salon.com/tech/col/leon/2001/02/21/hacking_the_overmind/index.html

    (We mention this novel as something of general interest to our members. Bioinformatics.org receives no compensation for its posts.)

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