Novedades

In this groundbreaking approach to the evolution of all life, Richard Dawkins shows how the body, behaviour, and genes of every living creature can be read as a book – an archive of the worlds of its ancestors. A perfectly camouflaged desert lizard has a desiccated landscape of sand and stones ‘painted’ on its back. Its skin can be read as a description of ancient deserts in which its ancestors survived – and, before that, of the worlds of its more remote ancestors: a genetic book of the dead.

With genetics and genetic engineering receiving almost daily coverage in the media, this audiobook is an introduction for general listeners who wish to know more about a science that is changing our world. Starting with the history of genetics, from primitive breeding programmes to Mendel's Law, and moving on to a full explanation of genetics and its role in our future, this is a comprehensive survey of genetics past, present and future.

Biology is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. Several aspects of the standard picture of how life works—the idea of the genome as a blueprint, of genes as instructions for building an organism, of proteins as precisely tailored molecular machines, of cells as entities with fixed identities, and more—have been exposed as incomplete, misleading, or wrong. In How Life Works, Philip Ball explores the new biology, revealing life to be a far richer, more ingenious affair than we had guessed.

Discover the fascinating world of anti-aging research and the groundbreaking advancements in this eye-opening eBook, "The End of Aging." Delve into cutting-edge technologies, revolutionary scientific breakthroughs, and the ethical considerations surrounding an extended human lifespan. A future free from the constraints of time and aging awaits you in this captivating, thought-provoking read. "The End of Aging" takes you on an intriguing journey that will reshape your perceptions about aging and longevity. Explore the complexities of genetic and epigenetic factors, as well as the vital role ...