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The Secrets of our DNA
How Genetics Has Changed the World
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The Secrets of our DNA
Narrado por:
Turi King
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The 1984 discovery of DNA fingerprinting marked the start of a whole new era in the study of our DNA. Genetics has become a key to unlocking criminal and immigration cases, essential to our food safety, to the protection of threatened wildlife and to resolving questions of history and archaeology, ancestry and even, for some, identity.
Professor Turi King, one of the world’s most eminent authorities on DNA and genetic research, takes us on a journey to understand the real science behind some of the world’s most famous crimes, from dead kings to modern murders, showing how DNA can both convict and exonerate. And moving from mistaken dinosaur DNA to Angelina Jolie’s BRCA1 gene, from eugenics to epigenetics, and the study of Hitler’s DNA, she explains how genetics informs every aspect of our lives, why it affects us all, and what it can—and can’t—tell you about who you are.
Fascinating, compassionate and entirely captivating, The Secrets of Our DNA shows us how we are all interconnected. It also reminds us that while our DNA can yield information about our predisposition to disease and other conditions, it need not be our destiny. And, perhaps most importantly, she shows us why we should all be a part of the discussion as to how new genetic discoveries are used for the benefit of all life on earth.
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Reseñas de la crítica
"King offers clear, accessible explanations of foundational concepts. . . . It’s a thrilling introduction to the field." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"King comes across on paper much as she does on screen: loquacious, likeable and unequivocally expert." —The Times
"From the scientist who identified the remains of Richard III, this lively, myth-busting tour of modern genetics unpacks how DNA solves crimes, rewrites history and shapes our lives. It brims with timely questions about what our genes can (and can’t) reveal." —The i paper
"[Turi King] is a wonderful storyteller who does an admirable job of explaining a scientific process that can be difficult to follow, while feeding your imagination in a way that leaves you with more questions. . . . an illuminating read." —The Irish News
"This enthralling book explains how modern genetics, underpinned by fast-moving DNA technology, has come to inform myriad areas of 21-century life." —The Bookseller
"A glimpse into the fascinating world of DNA under the guidance of a true expert. Always accessible, enjoyable and though provoking. Who could ask for more?" —Professor Lady Sue Black, Baroness Black of Strome, author of All That Remains
"Turi King is a brilliant scientist and an enticing storyteller which makes the book both thrilling and highly informative. I think Columbo would’ve loved it." —Robin Ince, comedian and author of The Importance of Being Interested
"The forensic use of DNA is as close to magic as anything in science today: that a tiny fragment of material can identify a dead king, convict a killer or exonerate the innocent. Turi King’s eye-witness account of how this magic was invented is fascinating." —Matt Ridley, author of Genome
"Turi King combines fascinating history and science with brilliant storytelling, taking us from homicides to wildlife crime, DNA tests to eugenics." —Professor Alice Roberts
"King comes across on paper much as she does on screen: loquacious, likeable and unequivocally expert." —The Times
"From the scientist who identified the remains of Richard III, this lively, myth-busting tour of modern genetics unpacks how DNA solves crimes, rewrites history and shapes our lives. It brims with timely questions about what our genes can (and can’t) reveal." —The i paper
"[Turi King] is a wonderful storyteller who does an admirable job of explaining a scientific process that can be difficult to follow, while feeding your imagination in a way that leaves you with more questions. . . . an illuminating read." —The Irish News
"This enthralling book explains how modern genetics, underpinned by fast-moving DNA technology, has come to inform myriad areas of 21-century life." —The Bookseller
"A glimpse into the fascinating world of DNA under the guidance of a true expert. Always accessible, enjoyable and though provoking. Who could ask for more?" —Professor Lady Sue Black, Baroness Black of Strome, author of All That Remains
"Turi King is a brilliant scientist and an enticing storyteller which makes the book both thrilling and highly informative. I think Columbo would’ve loved it." —Robin Ince, comedian and author of The Importance of Being Interested
"The forensic use of DNA is as close to magic as anything in science today: that a tiny fragment of material can identify a dead king, convict a killer or exonerate the innocent. Turi King’s eye-witness account of how this magic was invented is fascinating." —Matt Ridley, author of Genome
"Turi King combines fascinating history and science with brilliant storytelling, taking us from homicides to wildlife crime, DNA tests to eugenics." —Professor Alice Roberts
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