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Synthetic biology promises to reveal how life is created and how it can be re-created, enabling scientists to rewrite the rules of our reality. It could help us, for example, heal without prescription medications, grow meat without harvesting animals, or confront our looming climate catastrophe. Synthetic biology will determine the ways in which we conceive future generations and how we define family, how we identify disease and treat aging, where we make our homes, and how we nourish ourselves.

These are just a few of the people who tell their stories in Modern Love, Revised and Updated, featuring dozens of the most memorable essays to run in The New York Times “Modern Love” column since its debut in 2004. Some of the stories are unconventional, while others hit close to home. Some reveal the way technology has changed dating forever; others explore the timeless struggles experienced by anyone who has ever searched for love.

After two years in Credence trying to fade into the background, Della Munroe is sick of being invisible. She's ready to take back control - to live a little. Hell, she's ready to see what all this dating fuss is about. And if that means she has to download Tinder and date every guy in Colorado, then she's up for it. After her first disastrous attempt, she decides navigating online dating would be better with a wingman, and there’s no better person for it than Tucker Daniels.

Harper Nugent might have a little extra junk in her trunk, but her stepbrother calling her out on it is the last straw.... When rugby hottie Dexter Blake witnesses the insult, he surprises Harper by asking her out - in front of her dumbass brother. Score! Of course, she knows it’s not for reals, but Dex won’t take no for an answer.

Cosmetic tattoo artist Orla Stewart doesn't do anything in half measures. She went from being the ultimate party animal to living a life that's ridiculously straight and narrow. Turns out, cancer can change a girl. A lot. Adios to delicious cheeses, boozy dance parties, and easy men. Hel-lo to celibacy and a sweet house sitting gig with a massive pool. Until one very hot, very unwelcome intruder turns things upside down.

Donovan Bane loves playing rugby for the Sydney Smoke. And if that means he has to keep his sexuality a secret, that's a sacrifice he's prepared to make. He doesn't want to be the first pro rugby player in Australia to officially come out while still playing. Which means no dating, no relationships, no sex. Nothing but playing ball. Beckett Stanton is out and proud—and not looking for a guy who isn't. Unfortunately, on the first day of his new job working for the Sydney Smoke, he locks eyes with Donovan Bane and he's a goner. For some reason this man is ticking all his boxes.

A fun, sexy romp through the trials of starting over, and finding what you didn't know you needed in the last place you expected, from USA Today bestselling author Amy Andrews.

Sydney Smoke captain and rugby god Tanner Stone wants to be interviewed about as much as he wants to snap an Achilles, but it may just be his chance for a rematch with his high-school sweetheart. Matilda Kent’s big mouth has landed her an interview with the one man she hoped to never see again - her high-school boyfriend who broke her heart. But, with a promotion on the line, she’s prepared to play nice while dishing the dirt on the guy. An epic war of words leads to a flurry of action both on the field and between the sheets, and this time winner takes all.

After a long history with crappy guys, high-school teacher Em Newman is going man-vegan. Four months of revirginization has opened her eyes to her doormat imitation, but baby’s got spine now and some smooth-talking - even if he is sinfully hot, a rugby player who won’t be adding her as a notch anytime soon.

All Suzanne St. Michelle wants is an over-the-top, eggnog-induced holiday with her best friend in Credence, Colorado. But when her hoity-toity parents insist she come home for Christmas in New York, she blurts out that her sexy landlord is actually her boyfriend and she can’t leave him - Joshy loves Christmas. The more twinkle lights the better.

Marshall Dyson wants one thing and one thing only: to raze his grandfather’s island to the ground. Everything is ready to go - except for the freakin’ bunnies! Hundreds of the furry critters hopping about and multiplying before his eyes. And then there’s the American Bunny League, along with one distractingly beautiful veterinarian, taking him to court to save them. Dr. Augusta “Gus” North can’t believe the grumpy - and annoyingly hot - builder she’s facing in court cares more about demo-ing some cabin than the lives of 200 bunnies.

For five years, Cecilia Morgan’s entire existence has revolved around playing personal assistant to self-centered former NFL quarterback Wade Carter. But just when she finally gives her notice, his father’s health fails, and Wade whisks her back to his hometown. CC will stay for his dad - for now - even if that means ignoring how sexy her boss is starting to look in his Wranglers. Wade can’t imagine his life without his “left tackle.” She’s the only person who can tell him “no” and strangely, it’s his favorite quality.

Newly single school counselor Josie Butler just made herself a Sexy To-Do list (featuring Bad Boys only). To her mortification, her best friend's gorgeous older brother Mack finds it...and laughs. But when Josie goes looking for some sexy fun, Mack's nice guy side turns all hot bad-assery, and suddenly she's pinned against an alley wall. Hottest. Sex. Ever.

Veterinarian Sal Kennedy's lost her mojo and is desperate to get it back. In fact, as the anniversary of the tragedy that destroyed her life looms large, she'll do anything to erase the painful memories, including overdoing the tequila and making a pass at the most annoyingly inappropriate man on the planet.

Eleanor is content with her boring life—mostly. She's even fine being the quirky sister in a bevy of beauties. So imagine her surprise when one of her brother's Sydney Smoke mates hits on her at an engagement party. Her. The weird sister, who wears vintage dresses and prefers her books to parties. Bodie is shocked the next morning to find the soft, sexy virgin who seduced him with corsets is his best friend's little sister. If he could kick his own ass, he would. And two months later, she's got an even bigger surprise for him.

Ivy Danforth is out from under her colonel father's overprotective control, and she's making it count. Big time. She's taken the summer off to travel through Australia with her bestie and experiencing all that life has to offer—when you're not under constant military surveillance. She wants to end her summer with some sexy fun, and she has just the hottie in mind.

Sydney Smoke star recruit Kyle Leighton can't believe the best sex of his life was just a one-night stand. He didn't even know her name...until she shows up at the locker room two weeks later and he connects the dots. Val King. Coach has one hard and fast rule: Never, ever date his daughter. And not only did Kyle break that rule, but he wants to break it over and over again. In the shower. Against a wall. On every flat surface in his home. But the coach and his daughter share more than just DNA. Their issues run deep and fooling around with her could widen the family chasm.

Real estate tycoon Nathaniel Montgomery is one deal away from making his first billion and fulfilling a promise to his dying father. Nothing will stop him from tearing down the decrepit St. Agnes hospital and erecting posh condos in its place. Not even the crystal-wearing, health food store owner whose publicity stunt lands him in the hospital.

Her million-pound question! Supermodel Ava Kelly is more used to luxury yachts than London canal boats. But she desperately needs a refuge from the paparazzi and delectable Blake Walker's boat will provide the perfect bolt-hole. This brooding ex-soldier is bound to rescue her, right...? Wrong. Pampered princess Ava is the last person Blake wants in his personal space - she's far too tempting! But with a million-pound charity donation hanging in the balance Blake can't say no.

Country boy Ryder Davis has the world at his feet. A stellar rugby career, a winning way with women, and a beach view that keeps him in blue sky and bikini babes. He's living the dream. The last thing he needs is a Great Dane called Tiny destroying his feng shui. Dog whisperer Juliet Morgan is about to start living her dream and she's counting down the days. In two months, she'll finally be moving to Italy and no man's going to stop her this time. Not even a rugby superstar with a badly behaved pooch.