London: Icon Books Ltd, 2012. Book. As New. Soft cover. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. How Modern Biology is Rewriting Our Understanding of Genetics, Disease and Inheritance. New book. A nice tight, clean copy. All our books at the moment are reduced so the price you see reflects our 33% SALE! ***STRIKE UPDATE*** Due to Royal Mail strike action there are delays within their service so for customers within the UK I can send by courier. If you would prefer this option, just drop me a line and I'll get you a quote. If this is intended as a gift, please email first and I can gift wrap for no extra charge. If you would like special delivery but don't see an option for it, just email first and I'll obtain a quote. If you have any questions, require more information or if you would like more pictures, do not hesitate to get in touch..

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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 don't even know all of the questions. How is it that, despite each cell in your body carrying exactly the same DNA, you don't 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 it's 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.

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Bookseller: Literaticus (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 000395
Title: The Epigenetics Revolution
Author: Nessa Carey
Format/Binding: Paperback
Book Condition: New
ISBN 10: 1848313470
ISBN 13: 9781848313477
Publisher: Icon Books Ltd
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 2012
Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾

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