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Fit for a Purpose

Does the Anthropic Principle Include Biochemistry?

by Fazale Rana ...

Narrated by Lance Smith ...

Unabridged

11 hours 36 min

Blaze a new trail of discovery in biochemistry.Nearly a half a century after the introduction of the idea that humanity lives in a universe at thejust-right location, the just-right time, and with the just-right physical constants, the anthropicprinciple continues to gain acceptance among astronomers and astrophysicists. Few scientistsquestion the fine-tuning of the numerical quantities that ... Read more

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Blaze a new trail of discovery in biochemistry.Nearly a half a century after the introduction of the idea that humanity lives in a universe at thejust-right location, the just-right time, and with the just-right physical constants, the anthropicprinciple continues to gain acceptance among astronomers and astrophysicists. Few scientistsquestion the fine-tuning of the numerical quantities that
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Daemonorg Prison-Lab: A Dark LitRPG / LitFPS SciFi-Shooter

by Ben Ormstad ...

Narrated by Doug Tisdale Jr. ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Overtaken Online
Unabridged

12 hours 12 min

[ OVERTAKEN ONLINE. The world's first FPS VR-MMORPG with 100% immersion. Reminiscent of classics like Doom and Dead Space, but with RPG-elements that enable players to level up and develop skills – and sprinkled with a pinch of magic. ]The 33-year old game designer Dex Walsh spends an entire year devoured by sorrow after the death of his wife. As a last-ditch effort to regain his joy, he sells ... Read more

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[ OVERTAKEN ONLINE. The world's first FPS VR-MMORPG with 100% immersion. Reminiscent of classics like Doom and Dead Space, but with RPG-elements that enable players to level up and develop skills – and sprinkled with a pinch of magic. ]The 33-year old game designer Dex Walsh spends an entire year devoured by sorrow after the death of his wife. As a last-ditch effort to regain his joy, he sells
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genetics of cannabis, The: a microscopic view

by Pharmacology University ...

Narrated by Sandra Loaiza ...

Unabridged

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 ... Read more

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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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The End of Genetics

Designing Humanity's DNA

by David B. Goldstein ...

Narrated by Christopher Douyard ...

Unabridged

5 hours 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 ... Read more

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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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Me, Myself, and Why

Searching for the Science of Self

by Jennifer Ouellette ...

Narrated by Karen Saltus ...

Unabridged

8 hours 52 min

A fascinating survey of the forces that shape who we are and how we act—from the author of The Calculus DiariesFollowing her previous tours through the worlds of physics (Black Bodies and Quantum Cats) and calculus (The Calculus Diaries), acclaimed science writer Jennifer Ouellette now turns her attention to the mysteries of human identity and behavior with Me, Myself, and Why. She draws on ... Read more

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A fascinating survey of the forces that shape who we are and how we act—from the author of The Calculus DiariesFollowing her previous tours through the worlds of physics (Black Bodies and Quantum Cats) and calculus (The Calculus Diaries), acclaimed science writer Jennifer Ouellette now turns her attention to the mysteries of human identity and behavior with Me, Myself, and Why. She draws on
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DNA Is Not Destiny

The Remarkable, Completely Misunderstood Relationship between You and Your Genes

by Steven J. Heine ...

Narrated by Stephen R. Thorne ...

Unabridged

10 hours 14 min

Around 250,000 people have had their genomes sequenced, and scientists expect that number to rise to one billion by 2025. Professor Steven J. Heine argues that the first thing we will do on receiving our DNA test results is to misinterpret them completely. Despite breathless (often lightly researched) media coverage about newly discovered "cancer" or "divorce" or "IQ" genes, the prospect of a DNA ... Read more

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Around 250,000 people have had their genomes sequenced, and scientists expect that number to rise to one billion by 2025. Professor Steven J. Heine argues that the first thing we will do on receiving our DNA test results is to misinterpret them completely. Despite breathless (often lightly researched) media coverage about newly discovered "cancer" or "divorce" or "IQ" genes, the prospect of a DNA
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DNA Is Not Destiny

The Remarkable, Completely Misunderstood Relationship between You and Your Genes

by Steven J. Heine ...

Narrated by Stephen R. Thorne ...

Unabridged

10 hours 14 min

Around 250,000 people have had their genomes sequenced, and scientists expect that number to rise to one billion by 2025. Professor Steven J. Heine argues that the first thing we will do on receiving our DNA test results is to misinterpret them completely. Despite breathless (often lightly researched) media coverage about newly discovered "cancer" or "divorce" or "IQ" genes, the prospect of a DNA ... Read more

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Around 250,000 people have had their genomes sequenced, and scientists expect that number to rise to one billion by 2025. Professor Steven J. Heine argues that the first thing we will do on receiving our DNA test results is to misinterpret them completely. Despite breathless (often lightly researched) media coverage about newly discovered "cancer" or "divorce" or "IQ" genes, the prospect of a DNA
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Eres tu ADN

Cómo los genes contribuyen a construir nuestra identidad

by Roberto Colom, Juan Ramón Ordoñana ...

Narrated by José (Voz de IA) ...

Series series ARIEL
Unabridged

6 hours 26 min

El ADN es la base de la individualidad y de la singularidad humana. Siguiendosus instrucciones se construye un cerebro particular, el tuyo, sobre el que se apoya lo que eres.Los humanos hemos perseguido desde tiempos inmemoriales el sabio consejo «Conócete a ti mismo», inscrito en el templo de Apolo. Sin embargo, hasta ahora faltaba una pieza crucial, la exploración científica de los cimientos de ... Read more

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El ADN es la base de la individualidad y de la singularidad humana. Siguiendosus instrucciones se construye un cerebro particular, el tuyo, sobre el que se apoya lo que eres.Los humanos hemos perseguido desde tiempos inmemoriales el sabio consejo «Conócete a ti mismo», inscrito en el templo de Apolo. Sin embargo, hasta ahora faltaba una pieza crucial, la exploración científica de los cimientos de
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The Genius Factory

The Curious History of the Nobel Prize Sperm Bank

by David Plotz ...

Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki ...

Unabridged

10 hours 5 min

From the former editor of Slate and CEO of Atlas Obscura comes the unbelievable story of “the Nobel Prize sperm bank” and the children it produced—“a superb book about the quest for genius and, ultimately, family” (Malcolm Gladwell, author of The Tipping Point and Talking to Strangers).NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWSIt was the most radical human-breeding experiment . ... Read more

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From the former editor of Slate and CEO of Atlas Obscura comes the unbelievable story of “the Nobel Prize sperm bank” and the children it produced—“a superb book about the quest for genius and, ultimately, family” (Malcolm Gladwell, author of The Tipping Point and Talking to Strangers).NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWSIt was the most radical human-breeding experiment .
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Unlock Genetics in 10 Concise Chapters

by Marianne Taylor ...

Narrated by Gabrielle Glaister ...

Unabridged

3 hours 58 min

Unlock Genetics in 10 Concise Chapters is the perfect introductory guide, covering all of the essential foundations of genetics including genes, chromosomes, inheritance, evolution, epigenetics, and much more besides. Written in easy-to-understand language with short and accessible chapters designed to be absorbed in a single sitting this book will provide you with the perfect starting point in ... Read more

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Unlock Genetics in 10 Concise Chapters is the perfect introductory guide, covering all of the essential foundations of genetics including genes, chromosomes, inheritance, evolution, epigenetics, and much more besides. Written in easy-to-understand language with short and accessible chapters designed to be absorbed in a single sitting this book will provide you with the perfect starting point in
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The DNA Restart

Unlock Your Personal Genetic Code to Eat for Your Genes, Lose Weight, and Reverse Aging

by Sharon Moalem MD, PhD ...

Narrated by P. J. Ochlan ...

Unabridged

10 hours 58 min

The DNA Restart by world-renowned neurogeneticist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Sharon Moalem walks you through revolutionary steps to a diet and lifestyle perfect for your individual genetic makeup. The DNA Restart plan utilizes decades of in-depth scientific research into genetics, epigenetics, nutrition, and longevity to explain the pivotal role genes play in the journey to ideal ... Read more

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The DNA Restart by world-renowned neurogeneticist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Sharon Moalem walks you through revolutionary steps to a diet and lifestyle perfect for your individual genetic makeup. The DNA Restart plan utilizes decades of in-depth scientific research into genetics, epigenetics, nutrition, and longevity to explain the pivotal role genes play in the journey to ideal
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DNA

The Story of the Genetic Revolution

by James D. Watson, Andrew Berry, Kevin Davies ...

Narrated by Jonathan Cowley ...

Unabridged

19 hours 24 min

The definitive insider's history of the genetic revolution--significantly updated to reflect the discoveries of the last decade.James D. Watson, the Nobel laureate whose pioneering work helped unlock the mystery of DNA's structure, charts the greatest scientific journey of our time, from the discovery of the double helix to today's controversies to what the future may hold. Updated to include new ... Read more

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The definitive insider's history of the genetic revolution--significantly updated to reflect the discoveries of the last decade.James D. Watson, the Nobel laureate whose pioneering work helped unlock the mystery of DNA's structure, charts the greatest scientific journey of our time, from the discovery of the double helix to today's controversies to what the future may hold. Updated to include new
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The Secrets of our DNA

How Genetics has Changed the World - From the Award-Winning Scientist

by Professor Turi King ...

Narrated by Professor Turi King ...

Unabridged

14 hours 50 min

Brought to you by Penguin.From the award-winning scientist who identified the bones of Richard III in a Leicester carpark and genetically analysed Hitler, discover the myth-busting book that provides a window into the world of modern genetics and reveals the extraordinary true stories and mysteries solved using the power of DNA.Professor Turi King, takes us on a journey to understand the real ... Read more

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Brought to you by Penguin.From the award-winning scientist who identified the bones of Richard III in a Leicester carpark and genetically analysed Hitler, discover the myth-busting book that provides a window into the world of modern genetics and reveals the extraordinary true stories and mysteries solved using the power of DNA.Professor Turi King, takes us on a journey to understand the real
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Life Lessons from Gregor Mendel

Seeds of Patience: How Quiet Work Changes the World Slowly

by Marcus Alden ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Walter Pike E ...

Series Audiobook 11 - Timeless Wisdom from Scientists and Inventors
Unabridged

40 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The smallest seeds carry the greatest transformations.In a quiet monastery garden, Gregor Mendel watched peas grow—and changed science forever. But his true legacy isn’t just genetics; it’s the patient, persistent process of discovery itself. Mendel’s life teaches us that even in obscurity, your steady efforts can shape the future.This book reveals ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The smallest seeds carry the greatest transformations.In a quiet monastery garden, Gregor Mendel watched peas grow—and changed science forever. But his true legacy isn’t just genetics; it’s the patient, persistent process of discovery itself. Mendel’s life teaches us that even in obscurity, your steady efforts can shape the future.This book reveals
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How to Grow a Human

Adventures in Who We Are and How We Are Made

by Philip Ball ...

Narrated by Philip Ball ...

Unabridged

12 hours 14 min

A cutting-edge examination of what it means to be human and to have a 'self' in the face of new scientific developments in genetic editing, cloning and neural downloading.After seeing his own cells used to grow clumps of new neurons – essentially mini-brains – Philip Ball begins to examine the concepts of identity and consciousness. Delving into humanity's deep evolutionary past to look at how ... Read more

22,99 €

A cutting-edge examination of what it means to be human and to have a 'self' in the face of new scientific developments in genetic editing, cloning and neural downloading.After seeing his own cells used to grow clumps of new neurons – essentially mini-brains – Philip Ball begins to examine the concepts of identity and consciousness. Delving into humanity's deep evolutionary past to look at how
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Sands of Dune

Novellas from the world of Dune

by Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson ...

Narrated by Scott Brick ...

Unabridged

5 hours 43 min

Collected for the first time, these three previously unpublished Dune novellas by bestselling authors Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson shine a light upon the darker corners of the Dune universe. Spanning space and time, Sands of Dune is essential reading for any fan of the series.The world of Dune has shaped an entire generation of science fiction. From the sand blasted world of Arrakis, to the ... Read more

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Collected for the first time, these three previously unpublished Dune novellas by bestselling authors Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson shine a light upon the darker corners of the Dune universe. Spanning space and time, Sands of Dune is essential reading for any fan of the series.The world of Dune has shaped an entire generation of science fiction. From the sand blasted world of Arrakis, to the
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Hacking Darwin

Genetic Engineering and the Future of Humanity

by Jamie Metzl ...

Narrated by Eric Jason Martin ...

Unabridged

11 hours 27 min

"A gifted and thoughtful writer, Metzl brings us to the frontiers of biology and technology, and reveals a world full of promise and peril." **—**Siddhartha Mukherjee MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Emperor of All Maladies and The GeneA groundbreaking exploration of genetic engineering and its impact on the future of our species from leading geopolitical expert and technology futurist ... Read more

20,07 €

"A gifted and thoughtful writer, Metzl brings us to the frontiers of biology and technology, and reveals a world full of promise and peril." **—**Siddhartha Mukherjee MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Emperor of All Maladies and The GeneA groundbreaking exploration of genetic engineering and its impact on the future of our species from leading geopolitical expert and technology futurist
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The Gene

The story of the gene: our past, our future, ourselves.

by Siddhartha Mukherjee ...

Narrated by Dennis Boutsikaris ...

Unabridged

19 hours 21 min

***Shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction 2016*The Gene is the story of one of the most powerful and dangerous ideas in our history, from bestselling, prize-winning author Siddhartha Mukherjee.**Spanning the globe and several centuries, The Gene is the story of the quest to decipher the master-code that makes and defines humans, that governs our form and function.The story of ... Read more

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***Shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction 2016*The Gene is the story of one of the most powerful and dangerous ideas in our history, from bestselling, prize-winning author Siddhartha Mukherjee.**Spanning the globe and several centuries, The Gene is the story of the quest to decipher the master-code that makes and defines humans, that governs our form and function.The story of
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Evolution

A Very Short Introduction

by Brian Charlesworth, Deborah Charlesworth ...

Unabridged

4 hours 50 min

Less than 450 years ago, all European scholars believed that the Earth was at the center of a Universe that was at most a few million miles in extent, and that the planets, sun, and stars all rotated around this center. Less than 250 years ago, they believed that the Universe was created essentially in its present state about 6000 years ago. Even less than 150 years ago, the view that living ... Read more

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Less than 450 years ago, all European scholars believed that the Earth was at the center of a Universe that was at most a few million miles in extent, and that the planets, sun, and stars all rotated around this center. Less than 250 years ago, they believed that the Universe was created essentially in its present state about 6000 years ago. Even less than 150 years ago, the view that living
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GK1: Ist der Mensch künstlich oder natürlich entstanden?

Gedankenspiele Kontext 1

by Leonard Löwe ...

Narrated by Leonard Löwe ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Gedankenspiele Kontext
Unabridged

3 hours 43 min

Welche Frage könnte für unser Selbstverständnis relevanter sein?Die Frage der Herkunft ist stets zentral für das Selbstbild. Das gilt für Familien nicht anders, als für die 'große Familie' der Menschheit als Spezies. Die Antwort zeigt nicht nur auf, was die Altforderen geleistet haben – und mithin wozu man selbst in der Lage sein sollte… Herkunft und Abstammung geben einem eine weitere Dimension ... Read more

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Welche Frage könnte für unser Selbstverständnis relevanter sein?Die Frage der Herkunft ist stets zentral für das Selbstbild. Das gilt für Familien nicht anders, als für die 'große Familie' der Menschheit als Spezies. Die Antwort zeigt nicht nur auf, was die Altforderen geleistet haben – und mithin wozu man selbst in der Lage sein sollte… Herkunft und Abstammung geben einem eine weitere Dimension
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Crack the Code to Ageless Living: Secrets for a Vibrant Future

"Elevate your journey to ageless living with dynamic audio lessons for a brighter, vibrant life!"

by Sullivan Grimsby ...

Narrated by Nick Porter ...

Unabridged

2 hours 17 min

"Crack the Code to Ageless Living: Secrets for a Vibrant Future"Are you ready to enhance your life and unlock the secrets to lasting vitality for a vibrant, fulfilling existence?Searching for a thorough guide that equips you with everything you need to embrace ageless living?Your quest ends here!This audiobook is your ultimate resource for deepening your insights, applying transformative str... ... Read more

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"Crack the Code to Ageless Living: Secrets for a Vibrant Future"Are you ready to enhance your life and unlock the secrets to lasting vitality for a vibrant, fulfilling existence?Searching for a thorough guide that equips you with everything you need to embrace ageless living?Your quest ends here!This audiobook is your ultimate resource for deepening your insights, applying transformative str...
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The Secret Science of Baby

The Surprising Physics of Creating a Human, from Conception to Birth - and Beyond

by Michael Banks ...

Narrated by Jonathan Cowley ...

Unabridged

10 hours 3 min

Parents and parents-to-be are bombarded with information, from what to expect to what to do (and not to do) when it happens. But what they may not realize is that from the chemistry of pregnancy tests to the vacuum physics of breastfeeding, there is fascinating science at the heart of every aspect of creating and raising a new human.Written by science journalist Michael Banks, The Secret Science ... Read more

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Parents and parents-to-be are bombarded with information, from what to expect to what to do (and not to do) when it happens. But what they may not realize is that from the chemistry of pregnancy tests to the vacuum physics of breastfeeding, there is fascinating science at the heart of every aspect of creating and raising a new human.Written by science journalist Michael Banks, The Secret Science
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Origin

A Genetic History of the Americas

by Jennifer Raff ...

Narrated by Jennifer Raff, Tanis Parenteau, Yvonne Russo ...

Unabridged

9 hours 12 min

From celebrated anthropologist Jennifer Raff comes the untold story—and fascinating mystery—of how humans migrated to the Americas.ORIGIN is the story of who the first peoples in the Americas were, how and why they made the crossing, how they dispersed south, and how they lived based on a new and powerful kind of evidence: their complete genomes. ORIGIN provides an overview of these new histories ... Read more

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From celebrated anthropologist Jennifer Raff comes the untold story—and fascinating mystery—of how humans migrated to the Americas.ORIGIN is the story of who the first peoples in the Americas were, how and why they made the crossing, how they dispersed south, and how they lived based on a new and powerful kind of evidence: their complete genomes. ORIGIN provides an overview of these new histories
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Gene Machine

The Race to Decipher the Secrets of the Ribosome

by Venki Ramakrishnan ...

Narrated by Matthew Waterson ...

Unabridged

8 hours 12 min

Everyone has heard of DNA. But by itself, DNA is just an inert blueprint for life. It is the ribosome—an enormous molecular machine made up of a million atoms—that makes DNA come to life, turning our genetic code into proteins and therefore into us. Gene Machine is an insider account of the race for the structure of the ribosome, a fundamental discovery that both advances our knowledge of all life ... Read more

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Everyone has heard of DNA. But by itself, DNA is just an inert blueprint for life. It is the ribosome—an enormous molecular machine made up of a million atoms—that makes DNA come to life, turning our genetic code into proteins and therefore into us. Gene Machine is an insider account of the race for the structure of the ribosome, a fundamental discovery that both advances our knowledge of all life
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Daemonorg Prison-Lab: A Dark LitRPG / LitFPS SciFi-Shooter

genetics of cannabis, The: a microscopic view

The End of Genetics

Me, Myself, and Why

DNA Is Not Destiny

DNA Is Not Destiny

Eres tu ADN

The Genius Factory

Unlock Genetics in 10 Concise Chapters

The DNA Restart

DNA

The Secrets of our DNA

Life Lessons from Gregor Mendel

How to Grow a Human

Sands of Dune

Hacking Darwin

The Gene

Evolution

GK1: Ist der Mensch künstlich oder natürlich entstanden?

Crack the Code to Ageless Living: Secrets for a Vibrant Future

The Secret Science of Baby

Origin

Gene Machine