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Lifespan

Why We Age—and Why We Don't Have To

by Matthew D. LaPlante, David Sinclair ...

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Das Basteln der Evolution

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by Walter J. Gehring, Klaus Sander ...

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2 hours 1 min

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by Jonathan Slack ...

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Unabridged

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In this exploration of the concept of the gene, Jonathan Slack looks at the discovery, nature, and role of genes in both evolution and development. Explaining the nature of genetic variation in the human population, how hereditary factors were identified as molecules of DNA, and how certain specific mutations can lead to disease, Slack highlights how DNA variants are used to trace human ancestry ... Read more

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Native American DNA

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by Kim TallBear ...

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10 hours 9 min

In Native American DNA, Kim TallBear shows how DNA testing is a powerful—and problematic—scientific process that is useful in determining close biological relatives. But tribal membership is a legal category that has developed in dependence on certain social understandings and historical contexts, a set of concepts that entangles genetic information in a web of family relations, reservation ... Read more

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The Forever Witness

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Molecular Biology Made Easy

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Unabridged

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This audiobook is an easy-to-follow journey into the hidden world inside every living thing: the cell. Spoken in everyday language for busy people, this is the simplest yet comprehensive introduction to Molecular Biology for EveryoneAt its center is one big question: how does chemistry give rise to life? The audiobook begins with the cell as life’s ... Read more

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CRISPR People

The Science and Ethics of Editing Humans

by Henry T. Greely ...

Narrated by Stephen Bowlby ...

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10 hours 6 min

What does the birth of babies whose embryos had gone through genome editing mean—for science and for all of us?In November 2018, the world was shocked to learn that two babies had been born in China with DNA edited while they were embryos—as dramatic a development in genetics as the cloning of Dolly the sheep was in 1996. In this book, Hank Greely, a leading authority on law and genetics, tells ... Read more

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by Кэтрин Пейдж Харден ...

Narrated by Нина Непалева ...

Unabridged

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Ancestors

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Narrated by Amy Webb, Andrew Hessel, Tim Campbell, Landon Woodson, Amanda Dolan ...

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A New Yorker Best Book of the YearA breakthrough investigation of synthetic biology: the promising and controversial technology platform that combines biology and artificial intelligence and has the potential to program biological systems like we program computers.The breakthrough science of synthetic biology has the potential to help solve humanity’s existential challenges from climate change, to ... Read more

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Nutrigenomics for Beginners

How to Eat for Your Unique Genetic Blueprint to Lose Weight and Boost Energy

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Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 59 min

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.You've tried the diets. You've followed the plans. And yet the weight comes back, the energy crashes persist, and you're left wondering what's wrong with you.Nothing is wrong with you. The problem is that generic diets are built for generic bodies—and your body is anything but generic.Nutrigenomics for Beginners is the first truly beginner-friendly
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Генетическая лотерея

by Коллектив авторов ...

Narrated by Семён Ващенко ...

Series series Достоверная медицина
Unabridged

5 hours 30 min

Почему у мамы и папы глаза голубые, а у меня карие? Почему кенийские бегуны самые быстрые? В чем тайна большого бюста? Наши особенности - порой просто генетическая лотерея. Но како вы ее правила? В этой книге вы найдете ответы на самые странные и совсем не странные вопросы генетики. ... Read more

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Почему у мамы и папы глаза голубые, а у меня карие? Почему кенийские бегуны самые быстрые? В чем тайна большого бюста? Наши особенности - порой просто генетическая лотерея. Но како вы ее правила? В этой книге вы найдете ответы на самые странные и совсем не странные вопросы генетики.
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Human Flourishing in an Age of Gene Editing

Narrated by Wendy Tremont King, Chris Sorensen ...

Unabridged

12 hours 51 min

International uproar followed the recent announcement of the birth of twin girls whose genomes had been edited with a breakthrough DNA editing-technology. This technology, called clustered regularly interspaced short palindrome repeats or CRISPR-Cas9, can alter any DNA.The potential uses of CRISPR-Cas9 and other gene editing technologies are unprecedented in human history. By using these ... Read more

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International uproar followed the recent announcement of the birth of twin girls whose genomes had been edited with a breakthrough DNA editing-technology. This technology, called clustered regularly interspaced short palindrome repeats or CRISPR-Cas9, can alter any DNA.The potential uses of CRISPR-Cas9 and other gene editing technologies are unprecedented in human history. By using these
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Basilisk

From the master of horror comes a standalone thriller that will keep you up at night in 2025

by Graham Masterton ...

Narrated by John Moraitis ...

Unabridged

8 hours 53 min

Bloomsbury presents Basilisk by Graham Masterton, read by John Moraitis.WHATEVER YOU DO, DON'T LOOK UP...Nathan Underhill is right at the cutting edge of stem-cell research: attempting to recreate mythological creatures in order to cure medical conditions like Alzheimer’s and MS.After five years of research, he loses his funding. But Nathan suspects that somebody else has succeeded in breeding ... Read more

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Bloomsbury presents Basilisk by Graham Masterton, read by John Moraitis.WHATEVER YOU DO, DON'T LOOK UP...Nathan Underhill is right at the cutting edge of stem-cell research: attempting to recreate mythological creatures in order to cure medical conditions like Alzheimer’s and MS.After five years of research, he loses his funding. But Nathan suspects that somebody else has succeeded in breeding
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Computational Biologist - The Comprehensive Guide

by Viruti Shivan ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series series Vanguard Professionals
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4 hours 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 ... Read more

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The Psychopath Inside

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by James Fallon ...

Narrated by Walter Dixon ...

Unabridged

4 hours 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 ... Read more

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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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Homeschooling Made Easy

Practical Tips for Parent Educators

by Avery Nightingale ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Charlotte G ...

Unabridged

29 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Dive into the world of homeschooling with "Homeschooling Made Easy: Practical Tips for Parent Educators" by Avery Nightingale. This comprehensive guide equips parents with the tools and strategies needed to create an enriching and successful homeschooling experience. The book delves into the historical evolution and technological advancements in ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Dive into the world of homeschooling with "Homeschooling Made Easy: Practical Tips for Parent Educators" by Avery Nightingale. This comprehensive guide equips parents with the tools and strategies needed to create an enriching and successful homeschooling experience. The book delves into the historical evolution and technological advancements in
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Sexual Selection

A Very Short Introduction

by Marlene Zuk, Leigh W. Simmons ...

Narrated by Randye Kaye ...

Unabridged

4 hours 15 min

What is responsible for the differences between the sexes in so many animals, from the brilliant plumage of birds-of-paradise to the antlers on deer? Why are the traits that distinguish the sexes sometimes detrimental to survival? And why do males and females sometimes behave differently?Questions like these have intrigued scientists and the public alike for many years. New discoveries are showing ... Read more

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What is responsible for the differences between the sexes in so many animals, from the brilliant plumage of birds-of-paradise to the antlers on deer? Why are the traits that distinguish the sexes sometimes detrimental to survival? And why do males and females sometimes behave differently?Questions like these have intrigued scientists and the public alike for many years. New discoveries are showing
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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
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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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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

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by Jennifer Ouellette ...

Narrated by Karen Saltus ...

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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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Ancestors

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Nutrigenomics for Beginners

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Homeschooling Made Easy

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