How to Code a Human - Hardcover

Arney, Kat

 
9780233005171: How to Code a Human
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 023300517X ISBN 13: 9780233005171
Verlag: Welbeck Publishing Group, 2018

Inhaltsangabe

An award-winning author takes us on a mind-bending journey through the world of DNA, exploring how it encodes our genes and make us unique.
 
What is a genetic superhero? Is all DNA important? Can genetics affect your love life, mental health, and even ability to grow a tail? How to Code a Human answers these and many other questions as it investigates all aspects of modern genetics, from the evolution of our species to inherited disease, from &;junk&; DNA to the molecular processes inside our cells. This fascinating guide examines what gene sequencing reveals about who we are, how we&;re wired, and how we repair ourselves. Featuring stunning illustrations and infographics, this insightful guide to the code of life takes us on a beautiful visual journey&;and is an essential read for anyone captivated by the scope of human discovery.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Dr. Kat Arney is a writer, broadcaster, and public speaker who has co-presented the award-winning podcast Naked Scientists for the past decade as well as the monthly Naked Genetics. She regularly contributes to New Scientist and the Guardian, and her book Herding Hemingway&;s Cats: Understanding How Our Genes Work was published by Bloomsbury. Dr. Arney holds a PhD in developmental biology from Cambridge University. See katarney.wordpress.com.

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Verlag
Welbeck Publishing Group
Erscheinungsdatum
2018
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
023300517X
ISBN 13 
9780233005171
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Anzahl der Seiten
192
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