Isbn: 9780857529107 - the secrets of our dna: how genetics has changed the world - from the award-winning scientist (6 Ergebnisse)

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERONE OF NEW SCIENTIST'S BEST NEW SCIENCE BOOKS OF THE YEAR SO FAR: 'An insider's must-read book.' 'From the scientist who identified the remains of Richard III, this lively, myth-busting tour of modern genetics unpacks how DNA solves crimes, rewrites history and shapes our lives. It brims with timely questions about what our genes can (and can't) reveal.' - i-paper'Unequivocally expert.' Sunday Times'Combines fascinating history and science with brilliant storytelling' - Professor Alice Roberts, anatomist and bestselling author of Domination'A glimpse into the fascinating world of DNA under the guidance of a true expertAccessible, enjoyable and thought provoking.' - Professor Sue Black, forensic scientist and bestselling author of All That Remains--------------DNA has become one of the most powerful tools in modern science; From unlocking crime and immigration cases, to ensuring our food and animal safety, to resolving questions of history and archaeology, ancestry and even, for some, identity.In this eye-opening book, Professor Turi King the scientist who identified the remains of Richard III in a Leicester car park uncovers how genetics is changing the way we understand the world. Through compelling real-life cases, she shows how DNA has solved crimes, rewritten history, and reshaped ideas of who we are.From the O. J. Simpson trial to mistaken dinosaur DNA, from Dolly the sheep to Angelina Jolies BRCA1 gene, King brings genetics to life with fascinating examples that reveal what DNA can - and cant - tell us about who we are.She reminds us that while our DNA can reveal a predisposition to certain diseases and conditions, it doesnt determine our future. And, perhaps most importantly, she shows why we all need to be part of the conversation about how new genetic discoveries are used for the benefit of life on Earth.Compelling, compassionate, and entirely captivating, The Secrets of Our DNA is the must-read book about how genetics has changed and is changing - the world. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

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