The Mysterious World of the Human Genome [Hardcover]

Frank Ryan has written the ultimate DNA memoir. In a lively, entertaining voice, Ryan takes us back to a time when no one knew where our hereditary information was kept, and then he puts us on a rollicking ride to the present. On the way, we learn about the evolution of genomes, the genomes of our ancestors, epigenetics, how DNA works, and how although most DNA doesnt code for proteins, this does not make it junk DNA. This is a great read for both nonscientists and scientists who had their biology classes more than ten years ago.?Marc Zimmer, author of Illuminating Disease: An Introduction to Green Fluorescent ProteinsA first-class introduction to one of the greatest scientific projects and discoveries of our time. On this informative, balanced, and truly exciting journey, we are taken through our inner biology and on to such important topics as our relationship to other members of our family tree. Well worth reading and well worth passing on to students.Michael Ruse, PhD, Lucyle T. Werkmeister Professor of Philosophy and director of the Program in the History and Philosophy of Science, Florida State University, and author of Defining Darwin: Essays on the History and Philosophy of Evolutionary BiologyFrank Ryans fascinating book tells the story of our genome in an elegantly straightforward way that anyone can understand.?Hop on board the magical train tracks of the chromosomes and enjoy!Barbara Oakley, PhD, author of Evil Genes: Why Rome Fell, Hitler Rose, Enron Failed, and My Sister Stole My Mothers Boyfriend and A Mind for NumbersPRAISE FOR THE UK EDITION:Ryans book should have a great appeal to non-scientists and could become a significant instrument in policy formation& Spellbinding, intellectually adventurous, difficult to put down.?NatureExtremely well written& Frank Ryan has the page-turning and spine-chilling ability of a good novelist.?Matt Ridley, Sunday TelegraphVery good at making technical matters comprehensible to the lay reader butl“ä