genetics

"While struggling with her new role as Matriarch, Voya has a vision of a terrifying, deadly future, and with a newfound sense of purpose, she vows to do whatever it takes to bring her shattered community together and prevent the destruction of them all"--OCLC.

Tells the history of scientist Jennifer Doudna and her work with the third scientific revolution: CRISPR, gene editing, and the quest to understand the code of life itself.

20,000 years ago, people crossed a great land bridge from Siberia into Western Alaska and then dispersed southward into what is now called the Americas. Until we venture out to other worlds, this remains the last time our species has populated an entirely new place, and this event has been a subject of deep fascination and controversy. No written records--and scant archaeological evidence--exist to tell us what happened or how it took place. Many different models have been proposed to explain how the Americas were peopled and what happened in the thousands of years that followed. A study of both past and present, ORIGIN explores how genetics is currently being used to construct narratives that profoundly impact Indigenous peoples of the Americas. It serves as a primer for anyone interested in how genetics has become entangled with identity in the way that society addresses the question "Who is indigenous?".

"Our genetic makeup determines so much about who we are, and what we pass on to our children--from eye color, to height, to health, and even our longevity. [This book] breaks down the science of how genes are inherited and passed from parents to offspring, what DNA is and how it works, how your DNA affects your health, and how you can use your personal genomics to find out more about who you are and where you come from"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at genetic engineering and the effects it may have on the world.

"70,000 years ago, the human race almost went extinct. We survived, but no one knows how. Until now. The countdown to the next stage of human evolution is about to begin, and humanity may not survive this time"--Page 4 of cover.

"Describing in everyday language how genetics, epigenetics, microbiology, and psychology work together to influence our personality and actions. . . [including] insights that shine a light on who we really are--and how we might become our best selves"--Amazon.

"Rosalind Franklin knows if she just takes one more X-ray picture--one more after thousands--she can unlock the building blocks of life. Never again will she have to listen to her colleagues complain about her, especially Maurice Wilkins who'd rather conspire about genetics with James Watson and Francis Crick than work alongside her. Then it finally happens--the double helix structure of DNA reveals itself to her with perfect clarity. But what happens next, Rosalind could have never predicted. Marie Benedict . . . shines a light on a woman who died to discover our very DNA, a woman whose contributions were suppressed by the men around her but whose relentless drive advanced our understanding of humankind"--Provided by publisher.

When her big red dog, Clifford, attracts the attention of a genetics company looking for supersized animals, Emily Elizabeth and Clifford go on the run across New York City with the help of friends and family.

"This book explores ADHD, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and how people diagnosed with the disorder manage it. It examines how ADHD affects daily life, work, and school, and it explains the latest treatments available"--Amazon.