Zimmer, Carl

Displays hundreds of tattoos that pay tribute to various scientific disciplines, revealing the stories behind the individuals who chose to permanently inscribe their obsessions in their skin, and reflecting on the science in question.

The author explores the major steps in human evolution, and examines ancient fossils unearthed in the Sahara Desert as well as an analysis of DNA to provide clues to human ancestry.

Examines how seventeenth-century scientists learned the secrets of how the human brain works and the impact their discovery had on history.

Studies the evolution, characteristics, and dangers of parasites and explains how parasites have triggered the development of sex, shape ecosystems, and affected world history.

Presents a twenty-first-century view of evolution, exploring the implications of Darwin's theory and demonstrating the power and relevance of evolution in the modern world. A companion to the series aired on PBS in 2001.

Traces the history of E. coli, explaining how the bacteria has been used to better understand how genes work and served as the foundation of the biotechnology industry.