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The violinist's thumb : and other lost tales of love, war, and genius, as written by our genetic code / Sam Kean.
"In The Disappearing Spoon, bestselling author Sam Kean unlocked the mysteries of the periodic table. In THE VIOLINIST'S THUMB, he explores the wonders of the magical building block of life: DNA. There are genes to explain crazy cat ladies, why other people have no fingerprints, and why some people survive nuclear bombs. Genes illuminate everything from JFK's bronze skin (it wasn't a tan) to Einstein's genius. They prove that Neanderthals and humans bred thousands of years more recently than any of us would feel comfortable thinking. They can even allow some people, because of the exceptional flexibility of their thumbs and fingers, to become truly singular violinists. Kean's vibrant storytelling once again makes science entertaining, explaining human history and whimsy while showing how DNA will influence our species' future"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780316182317
- ISBN: 0316182311
- Physical Description: ix, 401 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Little, Brown, 2012.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 385-389) and index. |
| Citation/References Note: | LJ 3/12 |
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| Subject: | Genetics > Miscellanea. Human genetics > Miscellanea. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webb City Public Library | 572.8 Kean, Sam (Text) | 38262100423773 | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - |
