3 Must Read Fictional Biotech Books

We all love biotech. However the sad truth is we can't work all the time. Now a lot of us are guilty of spending our downtime reading books... but how often are they non-fiction? For most of us it's the majority of the time. Here is a list of fiction books, but they still relate to our beloved field. This way it can actually be classed as downtime.

Blood Music - Greg Bear

Blood Music follows Vergil Ulam, a scientist who has created cellular material that can out perform rats in lab test . When the authorities rule that he has exceeded his authorization, Vergil loses his job. In an attempt to take his discovery with him, he finds out that things dont always go the way they're supposed to.

Everyone In Silico - Jim Munroe

Based in the year 2036. Citizens of Vancouver are tired of the rain and are willing to give up a lot for guaranteed sunshine. Those who don't buy in, have to watch as the latest prestige technology changes everything, not just the world, but humanity itself. Everyone in Silico is an intriguing work of fiction that tells us what could happen when the cyberworld becomes more important than the real world.

The Color of Distance - Amy Thomson

The Color of Distance follows Juna, the sole survivor of a team of surveyors marooned in the dense, secluded Tendu rainforest. Her only hope for survival is to complete transformation into the amphibian Tendu species. Juna learns about her own human nature more than ever before.

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