A concise overview of genetics, evolution, and cellular processes, written by a winner of the Nobel Prize in Medicine, offers insight into the microscopic world of cells, addresses historical and contemporary questions, and discusses current ethical issues in the field of human biology. Reprint.
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Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard is a German biologist. She won the Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research and the Nobel Prize in Physiology for her research on the genetic control of embryonic development. She lives in Bebenhausen, Germany.
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Librería: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Good. Coming to Life is a remarkable journey through developmental biology that reveals miraculous processes in the microscopic world of cells. Through an accounting of groundbreaking discoveries, Christiane Nusslein-Volhard tells us many answers to historical and contemporary questions in science. For example, she brings us the newest knowledge about embryonic forms, explains the genetic mechanisms that influence adult development of all animals, and shares insights into the ethical standards society moist uphold in the face of new scientific discoveries. As the author leads us from laboratory research to its applications in human beings, we also come to understand why children look like their parents, how an embryonic cell knows to become an eye rather than an eyelash, and other incredible influences hat result in variety in life. Complete with her own hand-drawn illustrations, Coming to Life gives a rare opportunity to understand a Nobel Prize-winner's passion for science in concise, understandable language. 55 b/w illustrations. Nº de ref. del artículo: CIN0979845602G
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Librería: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Good. Coming to Life is a remarkable journey through developmental biology that reveals miraculous processes in the microscopic world of cells. Through an accounting of groundbreaking discoveries, Christiane Nusslein-Volhard tells us many answers to historical and contemporary questions in science. For example, she brings us the newest knowledge about embryonic forms, explains the genetic mechanisms that influence adult development of all animals, and shares insights into the ethical standards society moist uphold in the face of new scientific discoveries. As the author leads us from laboratory research to its applications in human beings, we also come to understand why children look like their parents, how an embryonic cell knows to become an eye rather than an eyelash, and other incredible influences hat result in variety in life. Complete with her own hand-drawn illustrations, Coming to Life gives a rare opportunity to understand a Nobel Prize-winner's passion for science in concise, understandable language. 55 b/w illustrations. Nº de ref. del artículo: CIN0979845602G
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Librería: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Nº de ref. del artículo: G0979845602I3N00
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Librería: Ezekial Books, LLC, Manchester, NH, Estados Unidos de America
paperback. Condición: Very Good. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. Nº de ref. del artículo: 51UMMU000Q04
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Librería: A Cappella Books, Inc., Atlanta, GA, Estados Unidos de America
Paper Back. Condición: Very Good. Nº de ref. del artículo: 393235
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Librería: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Nº de ref. del artículo: 96Q49_51_0979845602
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Librería: M & M Books, ATHENS, GA, Estados Unidos de America
Soft cover. Condición: Fine. No Jacket. 2008 Edition. Tiny Signature from Previous Owner on F.E.P. Nº de ref. del artículo: 153914
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Librería: Lake Country Books and More, Excelsior, MN, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: None as issued. Excellent paperback copy, clean, solid with unmarked text. Cover has mild surface and edge wear. Binding is tight and square; no creases to spine or cover. We are unable to ship oversize books and multi-volume sets internationally. Nº de ref. del artículo: JA22409100021
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Librería: GridFreed, San Diego, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Nº de ref. del artículo: 100-40296
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Librería: Edmonton Book Store, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Condición: very good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: no dustjacket. 8vo pp.166. book. Nº de ref. del artículo: 319084
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