Carl Zimmer
SHE HAS HER MOTHER
- ISBN 13:
- 9781509818556
- author:
- Carl Zimmer
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- PAN MACMILLAN PAPERBACKS
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1900
- Pages:
- 672
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13.1 x 4.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Language Arts, Journalism,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
She Has Her Mother's Laugh: A Profoundly Original Perspective on Inheritance. The concept of heredity has long been a subject of scientific inquiry, with Charles Darwin playing a pivotal role in turning it into a question for study. Yet, despite significant advances in genetics, the answer to this question remains elusive. Carl Zimmer delves into the history and present state of our understanding, revealing that our DNA is not a straightforward inheritance from parent to child. Instead, we carry an amalgam of fragments of DNA, each with its own ancestry, tracing back through human history. These genetic pieces influence who we are in subtle yet profound ways, shaping our appearance, height, and even our penchants. Zimmer's book offers a new definition of heredity, one that encompasses not just genes but also the microbes, technologies, and other factors that shape our lives. Through lucid exposition and storytelling, Zimmer delivers a resounding tour de force that challenges our understanding of this fundamental concept.
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