When a Gene Makes You Smell Like a Fish

Author : Lisa Seachrist Chiu,Judith A. Seachrist

Paperback

Published : Thursday 9 August 2007

ISBN : 9780195327069

Price : €17.54

Description

From the gene that causes people to age prematurely to the "bitter gene" that may spawn broccoli haters, this book explores a few of the more exotic locales on the human genome, highlighting some of the tragic and bizarre ways our bodies go wrong when genes fall prey to mutation and the curious ways in which genes have evolved for our survival. While fascinating us with stories of genetic peculiarities, Chiu also manages to effortlessly explain much of the cutting-edge research in modern genetics, resulting in a book that is both informative and entertaining. It is a must read for everyone who loves popular science or is curious about the human body.

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