Inheritance How Our Genes Change Our Lives and Our Lives Change Our genes
Sharon Moalem
- United States of America Grand Centre Publishing 2014
- 255 pages 23 cm
Award-winning physician and New York Times bestselling author Sharon Moalem. MD. PhD. reveals how genetic breakthroughs are completely transforming our understanding of both the world and our lives.INHERITANCEConventional wisdom dictates that our genetic destiny is fixed at conception. But Dr. Moalems groundbreaking book shows us that the human genome is far more fluid and fascinating than your ninth grade biology teacher ever imagined. By bringing us to the bedside of his unique and complex patients. he masterfully demonstrates what rare genetic conditions can teach us all about our own health and well-being.In the brave new world were rapidly rocketing into. genetic knowledge has become absolutely crucial. INHERITANCE provides an indispensable roadmap for this journey by teaching you