David Ewing Duncan, the author of five books, including the international bestseller ‘Calendar’, writes for Wired, Discover, and the Atlantic Monthly. He is a freelance producer and correspondent for ABC's Nightline, and a commentator on NPR's Morning Edition. He lives in San Francisco, CA.

‘Duncan writes the way good teachers teach, conversational, yet informed … [He] is a populizer and a storyteller.’ USA Today‘Rather than speculating about the future in a more conventional way, David Ewing-Duncan, in his charming and often amusing book, uses instead the personalities and thoughts of a coterie of exceptional geneticists.’ Adrian Woolfson, Observer‘An interesting book … clear and helpful.’ Brenda Maddox, The Times‘Duncan turns a scarily bright light on the exploding frontiers of biotechnology.’ Vanity Fair‘Vivid, memorable portrayals of the scientists working on biology’s most fascinating frontiers.’ Atlantic Monthly‘Duncan turns his discerning eye toward the role of personality in science … remarkable profiles … Duncan’s prose is lively and engaging.’ San Francisco Chronicle

David Ewing Duncan, the author of five books, including the international bestseller ‘Calendar’, writes for Wired, Discover, and the Atlantic Monthly. He is a freelance producer and correspondent for ABC's Nightline, and a commentator on NPR's Morning Edition. He lives in San Francisco, CA.

‘Duncan writes the way good teachers teach, conversational, yet informed … [He] is a populizer and a storyteller.’ USA Today‘Rather than speculating about the future in a more conventional way, David Ewing-Duncan, in his charming and often amusing book, uses instead the personalities and thoughts of a coterie of exceptional geneticists.’ Adrian Woolfson, Observer‘An interesting book … clear and helpful.’ Brenda Maddox, The Times‘Duncan turns a scarily bright light on the exploding frontiers of biotechnology.’ Vanity Fair‘Vivid, memorable portrayals of the scientists working on biology’s most fascinating frontiers.’ Atlantic Monthly‘Duncan turns his discerning eye toward the role of personality in science … remarkable profiles … Duncan’s prose is lively and engaging.’ San Francisco Chronicle

David Ewing Duncan, the author of five books, including the international bestseller ‘Calendar’, writes for Wired, Discover, and the Atlantic Monthly. He is a freelance producer and correspondent for ABC's Nightline, and a commentator on NPR's Morning Edition. He lives in San Francisco, CA.

‘Duncan writes the way good teachers teach, conversational, yet informed … [He] is a populizer and a storyteller.’ USA Today‘Rather than speculating about the future in a more conventional way, David Ewing-Duncan, in his charming and often amusing book, uses instead the personalities and thoughts of a coterie of exceptional geneticists.’ Adrian Woolfson, Observer‘An interesting book … clear and helpful.’ Brenda Maddox, The Times‘Duncan turns a scarily bright light on the exploding frontiers of biotechnology.’ Vanity Fair‘Vivid, memorable portrayals of the scientists working on biology’s most fascinating frontiers.’ Atlantic Monthly‘Duncan turns his discerning eye toward the role of personality in science … remarkable profiles … Duncan’s prose is lively and engaging.’ San Francisco Chronicle