Description: The Epigenetics Revolution by Nessa Carey The most important revolution in modern biology - and what it means for humanity. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The cutting-edge of biology, however, is telling us that we still dont even know all of the questions. How is it that, despite each cell in your body carrying exactly the same DNA, you dont have teeth growing out of your eyeballs or toenails on your liver? How is it that identical twins share exactly the same DNA and yet can exhibit dramatic differences in the way that they live and grow? It turns out that cells read the genetic code in DNA more like a script to be interpreted than a mould that replicates the same result each time. This is epigenetics and its the fastest-moving field in biology today.The Epigenetics Revolution traces the thrilling path this discipline has taken over the last twenty years. Biologist Nessa Carey deftly explains such diverse phenomena as how queen bees and ants control their colonies, why tortoiseshell cats are always female, why some plants need a period of cold before they can flower, why we age, develop disease and become addicted to drugs, and much more. Most excitingly, Carey reveals the amazing possibilities for humankind that epigenetics offers for us all - and in the surprisingly near future. Notes Looks at how modern biology and our new understanding of DNA is changing the way we consider genetics and ageing. Explains such diverse phenomena as how queen bees and ants control their colonies, and why tortoiseshell cats are always female. Author Biography Nessa Carey has a PhD in virology from the University of Edinburgh and has worked in the biotech industry for nearly ten years. Review A book that would have had Darwin swooning - anyone seriously interested in who we are and how we function should read this book Guardian Promotional At the beginning of this century enormous progress had been made in genetics. The Human Genome Project finished sequencing human DNA. It seemed it was only a matter of time until we had all the answers to the secrets of life on this planet. Long Description The most important revolution in modern biology - and what it means for humanity. The cutting-edge of biology, however, is telling us that we still dont even know all of the questions. How is it that, despite each cell in your body carrying exactly the same DNA, you dont have teeth growing out of your eyeballs or toenails on your liver? How is it that identical twins share exactly the same DNA and yet can exhibit dramatic differences in the way that they live and grow? It turns out that cells read the genetic code in DNA more like a script to be interpreted than a mould that replicates the same result each time. This is epigenetics and its the fastest-moving field in biology today.The Epigenetics Revolution traces the thrilling path this discipline has taken over the last twenty years. Biologist Nessa Carey deftly explains such diverse phenomena as how queen bees and ants control their colonies, why tortoiseshell cats are always female, why some plants need a period of cold before they can flower, why we age, develop disease and become addicted to drugs, and much more. Most excitingly, Carey reveals the amazing possibilities for humankind that epigenetics offers for us all - and in the surprisingly near future. Review Quote [A] splendidly clear explanation Details ISBN1848313470 Author Nessa Carey Pages 320 Year 2012 ISBN-10 1848313470 ISBN-13 9781848313477 Format Paperback Publication Date 2012-03-01 Place of Publication Duxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 572.865 Media Book Short Title EPIGENETICS REVOLUTION Language English Series Icon Books UK Release Date 2012-03-01 AU Release Date 2012-03-01 Publisher Icon Books Imprint Icon Books Subtitle How Modern Biology is Rewriting our Understanding of Genetics, Disease and Inheritance Audience Undergraduate NZ Release Date 2012-04-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:146052380;
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ISBN-13: 9781848313477
Book Title: The Epigenetics Revolution
Number of Pages: 320 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: The Epigenetics Revolution: How Modern Biology is Rewriting our Understanding of Genetics, Disease and Inheritance
Publisher: Icon Books Ltd
Publication Year: 2012
Subject: Biology
Item Height: 198 mm
Item Weight: 258 g
Type: Textbook
Author: Nessa Carey
Item Width: 129 mm
Format: Paperback
