商品簡介
An award-winning scientist, physician and New York Times best-selling author explains new concepts in human genetics and health that indicate that the fundamental nature of the human genome is much more fluid and flexible than originally thought. 75,000 first printing.
作者簡介
Sharon Moalem, MD, PhD, is an award-winning scientist, physician, and New York Timesbestselling author of the books Survival of the Sickest and How Sex Works. His research and writing blends medicine, genetics, history and biology, to explain how the human body works in new and fascinating ways. His internationally bestselling books have been translated into more than 30 languages.
Dr. Moalem's scientific work led to the discovery of Sideromycin, a novel antibiotic compound effective against multidrug resistant or 'superbug' microorganisms. He has also been awarded 19 patents for inventions related to biotechnology and human health, and cofounded two biotechnology companies, and served as an associate editor for the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Moalem and his research have been featured inThe New York Times, TIME, New Scientist, and on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,Today, and CNN.