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"A groundbreaking book about how technological advances in genomics and the extraction of ancient DNA have profoundly changed our understanding of human prehistory while resolving many long-standing controversies. Massive technological innovations now allow scientists to extract and analyze ancient DNA as never before, and it has become clear--in part from David Reich's own contributions to the field--that genomics is as important a means of understanding...

From New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean comes incredible stories of science, history, language, and music, as told by our own DNA.
In The Disappearing Spoon, bestselling author Sam Kean unlocked the mysteries of the periodic table. In The Violinist's Thumb, he explores the wonders of the magical building block of life: DNA.
There are genes to explain crazy cat ladies, why other people have no fingerprints,...

Examines human evolution through a close study of genetics; surveys important discoveries in genetics during the last twenty years; compares the human genome with those of other species; and discusses the controversy over evolution.

"In the Canary Islands in 1882, explorer and plant biologist Niklas Bruun researches a species that can allegedly eliminate the psychic limits between two human minds. In 1980s Buenos Aires, Cassio comes of age with the Internet and becomes a prominent hacker, riding the wave of transformations brought about by distributed networks, mass surveillance, and new flows of globalized capital. In the near-future southern Argentinian techno-hub of Bariloche,...

How did the human race populate the world? A group of geneticists have worked on the question for a decade, arriving at a startling conclusion: the "global family tree" can be traced to one African man who lived 60,000 years ago. Dr. Spencer Wells hosts this innovative series, featuring commentary by expert scientists, historians, archaeologists, and anthropologists.

A genetics overview containing an introduction to the field; articles on topics such as DNA, RNA editing, the genetic code, chromosome structure, gene therapy, and mutations; information on genetics innovations; a glossary; and an annotated list of resources.

Introduces readers to the development of species on Earth. Find out how characteristics are passed from one generation to the next, learn about survival of the fittest, and discover how dinosaurs were wiped out.

Predictive medicine is the most exciting--and potentially groundbreaking--medical development in decades. Written by Brandon Colby, MD, a leader in the fields of predictive medicine and genetic testing, Outsmart Your Genes will empower you, the reader, with a clear understanding of exactly what predictive medicine entails and how it can be used today to protect your health as well as the health of those you love.

Dr Jeannie Ferrami has a career in genetics research. Her pioneering program studies identical twins who have been raised apart, hoping to advance the "nature versus nurture" argument, but what long-buried secret is the Ferrami program on the verge of uncovering?