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The Violinist's Thumb: and Other Lost Tales of Love, War, and Genius, as Written by Our Genetic Code
The Violinist's Thumb and Other Lost Tales of Love War and Genius as Written by Our Genetic Code
Author: Sam Kean
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 sur...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780316182317
ISBN-10: 0316182311
Publication Date: 7/17/2012
Pages: 401
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  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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3.7 stars, based on 9 ratings
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 20
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For those of us who enjoy the fascinating new field of DNA and genetics, this book give a great background... all the scientists over the decades who have contributed to the field leading to what we know (as of 2014). A lot of information explained in layperson's terms and with humor. Excellent!


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