The Violinist's Thumb. And Other Extraordinary True Stories As Written By Our DNA
Kean Sam
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Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Very Good
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: W.F.Howes Ltd
Publisher Place: Leicester
Publisher Year: 2013
Edition: Large Print
Description: 466 pages. Ex-Library. Book is in Very good condition throughout.
Publishers Description: Did the human race almost go extinct How does DNA cause people to have no fingerprints or be born with tails And how did the right combination of genes create the exceptionally flexible fingers and thumbs of a truly singular violinist Unravelling the genetic code hasnt always been easy - from its earliest days, genetics has been rife with infighting, backstabbing and controversial theories - but scientists can now finally read the astounding stories inscribed in our DNA. With a masterful combination of science, history and culture, in The Violinists Thumb Sam Kean untangles the secrets of our genetic code.
ISBN: 9781471232381
(186219)
