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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
From New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean comes more incredible stories of science, history, language, and music, as told by our own DNA. 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...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781410450685
ISBN-10: 1410450686
Publication Date: 7/18/2012
Pages: 543
Edition: Lrg
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Publisher: Thorndike Press
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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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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