The violinist's thumb
by Sam Kean
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Understanding DNA can help us understand how our bodies and, to some extent, minds work. But understanding the limits of DNA will also help us understand how our bodies and minds don't work.
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SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biology / General, Miscellanea, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Genetics & Genomics, Genetics, Human genetics, DNA, Evolution (Biology), Philosophy, Human evolution, Natural selection, nyt:hardcover-nonfiction=2012-08-12, New York Times bestseller, Large type books, Popular Works, Genetic PhenomenaShowing 4 featured editions. View all 11 editions?
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The violinist's thumb: and other lost tales of love, war, and genius, as written by our genetic code
2012, Thorndike Press
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1410450686 9781410450685
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The violinist's thumb: and other lost tales of love, war, and genius, as written by our genetic code
2012, Little, Brown and Co.
in English
0316182311 9780316182317
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 385-389) and index.
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"In The Disappearing Spoon, bestselling author Sam Kean unlocked the mysteries of the periodic table. In THE VIOLINIST'S THUMB, he explores the wonders of the magical building block of life: DNA. There are genes to explain crazy cat ladies, why other people have no fingerprints, and why some people survive nuclear bombs. Genes illuminate everything from JFK's bronze skin (it wasn't a tan) to Einstein's genius. They prove that Neanderthals and humans bred thousands of years more recently than any of us would feel comfortable thinking. They can even allow some people, because of the exceptional flexibility of their thumbs and fingers, to become truly singular violinists. Kean's vibrant storytelling once again makes science entertaining, explaining human history and whimsy while showing how DNA will influence our species' future"--
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