The Mysterious World of the Human Genome (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781633881525)

The human genome is indeed a mysterious world, but, as this fascinating book shows, its vital secrets are now being uncovered. The latest studiesare revealing exciting new discoveries, such as how the DNA and related chemical compounds in our cells work together to direct the processes of life. Scientists are not only unraveling how life evolved in the ancient past, but are also finding the keys to creating a healthier future. How does the minuscule chemical cluster in each of our 100 trillion cells accomplish the amazing feat of creating and maintaining our bodies? Frank Ryan, a physician and an evolutionary biologist, describes the complex ways in which the genome operates as a holistic system and not solely through genes coding for proteins-the building blocks of life. Also involved are elaborate switching mechanisms that regulate and control portions of our DNA, as well as the interplay of retroviruses and bacteria. This groundbreaking book explains thatwe are on the cusp of an amazing era of disease treatment and eradication.

Author: Frank Ryan
ISBN-10: 1633881520
ISBN-13: 9781633881525
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Language: English
Published: 02/16/2016
Pages: 351
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.20w x 1.30d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2015
Library Journal 02/01/2016 pg. 97
Choice 08/01/2016