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The Secret of Life

Rosalind Franklin, James Watson, Francis Crick, and the Discovery of DNA's Double Helix

par Howard Markel ...

Lu par Donald Corren ...

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15 heure 5 min

An authoritative history of the race to unravel DNA’s structure, by one of our most prominent medical historians.James Watson and Francis Crick’s 1953 discovery of the double helix structure of DNA is the foundation of virtually every advance in our modern understanding of genetics and molecular biology. But how did Watson and Crick do it—and whywere they the ones who succeeded?In truth, the ... En savoir plus

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An authoritative history of the race to unravel DNA’s structure, by one of our most prominent medical historians.James Watson and Francis Crick’s 1953 discovery of the double helix structure of DNA is the foundation of virtually every advance in our modern understanding of genetics and molecular biology. But how did Watson and Crick do it—and whywere they the ones who succeeded?In truth, the
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Lifespan

Why We Age—and Why We Don't Have To

par Matthew D. LaPlante, David Sinclair ...

Lu par David Sinclair ...

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11 heure 55 min

Audio Bonus! Includes exclusive conversations with the authors!A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Brilliant and enthralling.” —The Wall Street JournalA paradigm-shifting book from an acclaimed Harvard Medical School scientist and one of Time’s most influential people.It’s a seemingly undeniable truth that aging is inevitable. But what if everything we’ve been taught to bel... ... En savoir plus

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Audio Bonus! Includes exclusive conversations with the authors!A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Brilliant and enthralling.” —The Wall Street JournalA paradigm-shifting book from an acclaimed Harvard Medical School scientist and one of Time’s most influential people.It’s a seemingly undeniable truth that aging is inevitable. But what if everything we’ve been taught to bel...
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Who We Are and How We Got Here

Ancient DNA and the New Science of the Human Past

par David Reich ...

Lu par John Lescault ...

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10 heure 51 min

A groundbreaking book about how ancient DNA has profoundly changed our understanding of human historyGeneticists like David Reich have made astounding advances in the field of genomics, which is proving to be as important as archaeology, linguistics, and written records as a means to understand our ancestry.In Who We Are and How We Got Here, Reich allows listeners to discover how the human genome ... En savoir plus

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A groundbreaking book about how ancient DNA has profoundly changed our understanding of human historyGeneticists like David Reich have made astounding advances in the field of genomics, which is proving to be as important as archaeology, linguistics, and written records as a means to understand our ancestry.In Who We Are and How We Got Here, Reich allows listeners to discover how the human genome
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The Tangled Tree

A Radical New History of Life

par David Quammen ...

Lu par Jacques Roy ...

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13 heure 49 min

In this New York Times bestseller and longlist nominee for the National Book Award, “our greatest living chronicler of the natural world” (The New York Times), David Quammen explains how recent discoveries in molecular biology, evolutionary biology, and genetics and genomics affect our understanding of evolution and life’s history.In the mid-1970s, scientists began using DNA sequencing to ... En savoir plus

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In this New York Times bestseller and longlist nominee for the National Book Award, “our greatest living chronicler of the natural world” (The New York Times), David Quammen explains how recent discoveries in molecular biology, evolutionary biology, and genetics and genomics affect our understanding of evolution and life’s history.In the mid-1970s, scientists began using DNA sequencing to
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The Psychopath Inside

A Neuroscientist's Personal Journey into the Dark Side of the Brain

par James Fallon ...

Lu par Walter Dixon ...

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4 heure 58 min

The memoir of a neuroscientist whose research led him to a bizarre personal discoveryJames Fallon had spent an entire career studying how our brains affect our behavior when his research suddenly turned personal. While studying brain scans of several family members, he discovered that one perfectly matched a pattern he’d found in the brains of serial killers. This meant one of two things: Either ... En savoir plus

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The memoir of a neuroscientist whose research led him to a bizarre personal discoveryJames Fallon had spent an entire career studying how our brains affect our behavior when his research suddenly turned personal. While studying brain scans of several family members, he discovered that one perfectly matched a pattern he’d found in the brains of serial killers. This meant one of two things: Either
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The Seven Daughters of Eve

The Science That Reveals Our Genetic Ancestry

par Bryan Sykes ...

Lu par Michael Page ...

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9 heure 5 min

One of the most dramatic stories of genetic discovery since James Watson's The Double Helix—a work whose scientific and cultural reverberations will be discussed for years to come. In 1994 Professor Bryan Sykes, a leading world authority on DNA and human evolution, was called in to examine the frozen remains of a man trapped in glacial ice in northern Italy. News of both the Ice Man's discovery ... En savoir plus

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One of the most dramatic stories of genetic discovery since James Watson's The Double Helix—a work whose scientific and cultural reverberations will be discussed for years to come. In 1994 Professor Bryan Sykes, a leading world authority on DNA and human evolution, was called in to examine the frozen remains of a man trapped in glacial ice in northern Italy. News of both the Ice Man's discovery
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The Epigenetics Revolution

How Modern Biology Is Rewriting Our Understanding of Genetics, Disease, and Inheritance

par Nessa Carey ...

Lu par Donna Postel ...

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11 heure 16 min

Epigenetics can potentially revolutionize our understanding of the structure and behavior of biological life on Earth. It explains why mapping an organism's genetic code is not enough to determine how it develops or acts and shows how nurture combines with nature to engineer biological diversity. Surveying the twenty-year history of the field while also highlighting its latest findings and ... En savoir plus

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Epigenetics can potentially revolutionize our understanding of the structure and behavior of biological life on Earth. It explains why mapping an organism's genetic code is not enough to determine how it develops or acts and shows how nurture combines with nature to engineer biological diversity. Surveying the twenty-year history of the field while also highlighting its latest findings and
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Life as We Made It

How 50,000 Years of Human Innovation Refined—and Redefined—Nature

par Beth Shapiro ...

Lu par Beth Shapiro ...

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9 heure 40 min

From the first dog to the first beefalo, from farming to CRISPR, the human history of remaking natureWhen the 2020 Nobel Prize was awarded to the inventors of CRISPR, the revolutionary gene-editing tool, it underlined our amazing and apparently novel powers to alter nature. But as biologist Beth Shapiro argues in Life as We Made It, this phenomenon isn’t new. Humans have been reshaping the world ... En savoir plus

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From the first dog to the first beefalo, from farming to CRISPR, the human history of remaking natureWhen the 2020 Nobel Prize was awarded to the inventors of CRISPR, the revolutionary gene-editing tool, it underlined our amazing and apparently novel powers to alter nature. But as biologist Beth Shapiro argues in Life as We Made It, this phenomenon isn’t new. Humans have been reshaping the world
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The Lost Family

How DNA Testing Is Upending Who We Are

par Libby Copeland ...

Lu par Cindy Kay ...

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11 heure 12 min

A deeply reported look at the rise of home genetic testing and the seismic shock it has had on individual livesYou swab your cheek or spit into a vial, then send it away to a lab somewhere. Weeks later you get a report that might tell you where your ancestors came from or if you carry certain genetic risks. Or the report could reveal a long-buried family secret and upend your entire sense of ... En savoir plus

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A deeply reported look at the rise of home genetic testing and the seismic shock it has had on individual livesYou swab your cheek or spit into a vial, then send it away to a lab somewhere. Weeks later you get a report that might tell you where your ancestors came from or if you carry certain genetic risks. Or the report could reveal a long-buried family secret and upend your entire sense of
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Crypt

Life, Death and Disease in the Middle Ages and Beyond

par Alice Roberts ...

Lu par Alice Roberts ...

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9 heure 42 min

THE SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLERCHOSEN BY WATERSTONES AS ONE OF THEIR BEST HISTORY BOOKS OF 2024'Compulsive . . . A wonderful display of how modern archaeology can bring hidden histories to life' Daily Telegraph'Gripping . . . I found it hard to put down' Evening Standard'Another really good book from archaeologist Alice R... ... En savoir plus

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THE SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLERCHOSEN BY WATERSTONES AS ONE OF THEIR BEST HISTORY BOOKS OF 2024'Compulsive . . . A wonderful display of how modern archaeology can bring hidden histories to life' Daily Telegraph'Gripping . . . I found it hard to put down' Evening Standard'Another really good book from archaeologist Alice R...
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The Basics of Genetics

par Betsey Dexter Dyer ...

Lu par Betsey Dexter Dyer ...

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8 heure

Professor Betsey Dexter Dyer examines the wideranging field of genetics, which is the study of the hereditary information of organisms, how it is used, and how it is transferred through generations. These fascinating lectures also address DNA sequences and how they apply to "genetic engineering," viruses, and genetic diseases such as cancers and birth defects. In addition to examining why people ... En savoir plus

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Professor Betsey Dexter Dyer examines the wideranging field of genetics, which is the study of the hereditary information of organisms, how it is used, and how it is transferred through generations. These fascinating lectures also address DNA sequences and how they apply to "genetic engineering," viruses, and genetic diseases such as cancers and birth defects. In addition to examining why people
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The Genetic Lottery

Why DNA Matters for Social Equality

par Kathryn Paige Harden ...

Lu par Katherine Fenton ...

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10 heure 4 min

This audiobook narrated by Katherine Fenton makes a provocative and timely case for how the science of genetics can help create a more just and equal societyIn recent years, scientists like Kathryn Paige Harden have shown that DNA makes us different, in our personalities and in our health—and in ways that matter for educational and economic success in our current society.In The Genetic Lottery, ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook narrated by Katherine Fenton makes a provocative and timely case for how the science of genetics can help create a more just and equal societyIn recent years, scientists like Kathryn Paige Harden have shown that DNA makes us different, in our personalities and in our health—and in ways that matter for educational and economic success in our current society.In The Genetic Lottery,
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Researchers Aim to Unlock Genetic Data Goldmine

par PBS NewsHour ...

Lu par PBS NewsHour ...

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8 min

Researchers in the San Francisco Bay area believe genetic tests will help them find the best ways to treat and potentially prevent diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, breast and prostate cancers. Spencer Michels reports on a giant data bank that houses genetic information on 200,000 people as part of a groundbreaking study. ... En savoir plus

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Researchers in the San Francisco Bay area believe genetic tests will help them find the best ways to treat and potentially prevent diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, breast and prostate cancers. Spencer Michels reports on a giant data bank that houses genetic information on 200,000 people as part of a groundbreaking study.
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The Making of the Fittest

DNA and the Ultimate Forensic Record of Evolution

par Sean B. Carroll ...

Lu par Patrick Lawlor ...

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8 heure 1 min

DNA evidence not only solves crimes—in Sean Carroll's hands it will now end the Evolution Wars.DNA is the genetic material that defines us as individuals. Over the last two decades, it has emerged as a powerful tool for solving crimes and determining guilt and innocence. But, very recently, an important new aspect of DNA has been revealed—it contains a detailed record of evolution. That is, DNA is ... En savoir plus

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DNA evidence not only solves crimes—in Sean Carroll's hands it will now end the Evolution Wars.DNA is the genetic material that defines us as individuals. Over the last two decades, it has emerged as a powerful tool for solving crimes and determining guilt and innocence. But, very recently, an important new aspect of DNA has been revealed—it contains a detailed record of evolution. That is, DNA is
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God’s Science: Biology, Genetics, and Theology

par Paul Scherz ...

Lu par Paul Scherz ...

Collections series Learn25: Science & Technology
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4 heure 40 min

What do developments in biology, and genetics in particular, mean for theology?You couldn’t ask for a more qualified guide than Prof. Paul Scherz, who holds a Ph.D. in genetics from Harvard and a Ph.D. in theology from Notre Dame. A superb lecturer, he will help you answer some of the most pressing questions of our time.What do evolutionary theory and our growing understanding of genetics mean for ... En savoir plus

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What do developments in biology, and genetics in particular, mean for theology?You couldn’t ask for a more qualified guide than Prof. Paul Scherz, who holds a Ph.D. in genetics from Harvard and a Ph.D. in theology from Notre Dame. A superb lecturer, he will help you answer some of the most pressing questions of our time.What do evolutionary theory and our growing understanding of genetics mean for
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ДНК и её человек. Краткая история ДНК-идентификации

par Елена Клещенко ...

Lu par Мария Ермакова ...

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9 heure 20 min

О возможности идентификации человека по его генетическому материалу. Автор рассказывает о методах исследования ДНК и о тех, кто стоял у их истоков: cэре Алеке Джеффрисе, придумавшем ДНК-дактилоскопию; эксцентричном Кэри Муллисе, сумевшем размножить до заметных количеств одиночную молекулу ДНК, и других героях "научных детективов". Детективную линию продолжает рассказ о поиске преступников с ... En savoir plus

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О возможности идентификации человека по его генетическому материалу. Автор рассказывает о методах исследования ДНК и о тех, кто стоял у их истоков: cэре Алеке Джеффрисе, придумавшем ДНК-дактилоскопию; эксцентричном Кэри Муллисе, сумевшем размножить до заметных количеств одиночную молекулу ДНК, и других героях "научных детективов". Детективную линию продолжает рассказ о поиске преступников с
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Время генома

par Стивен Липкин, Джон Луома ...

Lu par Михаил Мурзаков ...

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8 heure 55 min

Как стремительное развитие генетики меняет мир и каким будет наше будущее? Почти каждую неделю в СМИ появляются заголовки о новых, захватывающих достижениях в области генетики, сулящих нам долголетие без болезней. Полногеномное секвенирование позволяет выявить ранее не диагностируемые заболевания, обнаружить рак на ранней стадии, узнать тайны нашей родословной. Казалось бы, остается только ... En savoir plus

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Как стремительное развитие генетики меняет мир и каким будет наше будущее? Почти каждую неделю в СМИ появляются заголовки о новых, захватывающих достижениях в области генетики, сулящих нам долголетие без болезней. Полногеномное секвенирование позволяет выявить ранее не диагностируемые заболевания, обнаружить рак на ранней стадии, узнать тайны нашей родословной. Казалось бы, остается только
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genetics of cannabis, The: a microscopic view

par Pharmacology University ...

Lu par Sandra Loaiza ...

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50 min

In this book, you will learn about cannabis from its fundamental unit, in other words, what identifies it and gives it these important characteristics, making it a unique species, based on its genetic material or the information present in the plant's genes. This network of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid), controls all the processes of defense, nutrition, and communication ... En savoir plus

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In this book, you will learn about cannabis from its fundamental unit, in other words, what identifies it and gives it these important characteristics, making it a unique species, based on its genetic material or the information present in the plant's genes. This network of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid), controls all the processes of defense, nutrition, and communication
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Epigenetic Conversation

Lifestyle as a Genetic Conductor

par Azhar ul Haque Sario ...

Lu par Digital Voice Madison G ...

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6 heure

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Rewrite your biological clock and command your genetic destiny through lifestyle epigenetics. Your calendar is lying; time doesn't wear us down equally. Inside your cells, a silent conversation occurs. This book teaches you its language. We decode the mystery of aging, exploring your DNA's dark matter to reveal why some bodies rust while others ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Rewrite your biological clock and command your genetic destiny through lifestyle epigenetics. Your calendar is lying; time doesn't wear us down equally. Inside your cells, a silent conversation occurs. This book teaches you its language. We decode the mystery of aging, exploring your DNA's dark matter to reveal why some bodies rust while others
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Unique

The New Science of Human Individuality

par David J. Linden ...

Lu par Adam Barr ...

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7 heure 40 min

Inspired by the abundance of unique personalities available on dating websites, a renowned neuroscientist examines the science of what makes you, you.David J. Linden has devoted his career to understanding the biology common to all humans. But a few years ago he found himself on OkCupid. Looking through that vast catalog of human diversity, he got to wondering: What makes us all so different? ... En savoir plus

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Inspired by the abundance of unique personalities available on dating websites, a renowned neuroscientist examines the science of what makes you, you.David J. Linden has devoted his career to understanding the biology common to all humans. But a few years ago he found himself on OkCupid. Looking through that vast catalog of human diversity, he got to wondering: What makes us all so different?
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The End of Genetics

Designing Humanity's DNA

par David B. Goldstein ...

Lu par Christopher Douyard ...

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5 heure 14 min

An urgent plea for a broader understanding and awareness of the unconsidered dangers of new genetic technologiesSince 2010 it has been possible to determine a person's genetic makeup in a matter of days at an accessible cost for many millions of people. Along with this technological breakthrough there has emerged a movement to use this information to help prospective parents "eliminate preventable ... En savoir plus

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An urgent plea for a broader understanding and awareness of the unconsidered dangers of new genetic technologiesSince 2010 it has been possible to determine a person's genetic makeup in a matter of days at an accessible cost for many millions of people. Along with this technological breakthrough there has emerged a movement to use this information to help prospective parents "eliminate preventable
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She Has Her Mother's Laugh

The Powers, Perversions, and Potential of Heredity

par Carl Zimmer ...

Lu par Joe Ochman ...

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20 heure 32 min

**2019 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award Finalist"Science book of the year"—The Guardian**One of New York Times 100 Notable Books for 2018One of Publishers Weekly's Top Ten Books of 2018One of Kirkus's Best Books of 2018One of Mental Floss's Best Books of 2018One of Science Friday's Best Science Books of 2018“Extraordinary”—New York Times Book R... ... En savoir plus

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**2019 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award Finalist"Science book of the year"—The Guardian**One of New York Times 100 Notable Books for 2018One of Publishers Weekly's Top Ten Books of 2018One of Kirkus's Best Books of 2018One of Mental Floss's Best Books of 2018One of Science Friday's Best Science Books of 2018“Extraordinary”—New York Times Book R...
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Computational Biologist - The Comprehensive Guide

par Viruti Shivan ...

Lu par Digital Voice Madison G ...

Collections series Vanguard Professionals
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4 heure 28 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Unlocking the Code of Life Through Algorithms and DataDive into the dynamic and evolving world of computational biology with this essential guide, where complex biological systems meet the precision of computer science. This comprehensive manual serves as your all-in-one resource for mastering the skills required to decode the mysteries of biology ... En savoir plus

$13.73 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Unlocking the Code of Life Through Algorithms and DataDive into the dynamic and evolving world of computational biology with this essential guide, where complex biological systems meet the precision of computer science. This comprehensive manual serves as your all-in-one resource for mastering the skills required to decode the mysteries of biology
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The Cosmic Serpent

DNA and the Origins of Knowledge

par Jeremy Narby ...

Lu par James Patrick Cronin ...

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4 heure 55 min

This adventure in science and imagination, which the Medical Tribune said might herald "a Copernican revolution for the life sciences," leads the listener through unexplored jungles and uncharted aspects of mind to the heart of knowledge. In a first-person narrative of scientific discovery that opens new perspectives on biology, anthropology, and the limits of rationalism, The Cosmic Serpent ... En savoir plus

$23.99 CAD

This adventure in science and imagination, which the Medical Tribune said might herald "a Copernican revolution for the life sciences," leads the listener through unexplored jungles and uncharted aspects of mind to the heart of knowledge. In a first-person narrative of scientific discovery that opens new perspectives on biology, anthropology, and the limits of rationalism, The Cosmic Serpent
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