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The book chronicles the history of the gene and genetic research, all the way from Aristotle to Crick, Watson and Franklin and then the 21st century scientists who mapped the human genome. The book discusses the power of genetics in determining people's well-being and traits.
- Siddhartha Mukherjee
- 2016
Jun 2, 2016 · A book about the history and science of the gene, from its discovery to its impact on human identity and society. The author, a cancer physician and researcher, also shares his family's story of mental illness and how genetics affects us all.
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- Hardcover
Weaving science, social history, and personal narrative to tell us the story of one of the most important conceptual breakthroughs of modern times, Mukherjee animates the quest to understand human heredity and its surprising influence on our lives, personalities, identities, fates, and choices.
A four-hour documentary series by Ken Burns and Barak Goodman, adapted from Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee's book, about the history and science of genes. Explore the interactive timeline, watch the trailer, and learn more about the gene revolution and its ethical challenges.
Apr 18, 2017 · Weaving science, social history, and personal narrative to tell us the story of one of the most important conceptual breakthroughs of modern times, Mukherjee animates the quest to understand human heredity and its surprising influence on our lives, personalities, identities, fates, and choices.
- Siddhartha Mukherjee
- $19.99
- Large Print Press
May 17, 2016 · The story of the gene begins in an obscure Augustinian abbey in Moravia in 1856, where a monk stumbles on the idea of a ‘unit of heredity’. It intersects with Darwin’s theory of evolution, and...
The Gene is the story of one of the most powerful and dangerous ideas in our history, from bestselling, prize-winning author Siddhartha Mukherjee. Spanning the globe and several centuries, The...
