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The Making of the Fittest: DNA and the Ultimate Forensic Record of Evolution

by Sean Carroll

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DNA is the genetic material that defines us as individuals. Over the last two decades, it has emerged as a powerful tool for solving crimes and determining guilt and innocence. But, very recently, an important new aspect of DNA has been revealed--it contains a detailed record of evolution. That is, DNA is a living chronicle of how the marvelous creatures that inhabit our planet have adapted to its many environments, from the freezing waters of the Antarctic to the lush canopy of the rain forest.

In the pages of this highly readable narrative, Sean Carroll guides the general reader on a tour of the massive DNA record of three billion years of evolution to see how the fittest are made. And what a eye-opening tour it is--one featuring immortal genes, fossil genes, and genes that bear the scars of past battles with horrible diseases. This book clinches the case for evolution, beyond any reasonable doubt.

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DNA evidence not only solves crimes--in Sean Carroll's hands it will now end the Evolution Wars.

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Throw out your fossils'"the best evidence for evolution is now found in DNA.

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DNA is the genetic blueprint of all creatures. Scientists have only recently discovered that it is also a living chronicle of evolution. In this book, leading biologist and writer Sean B. Carroll takes us on an exhilarating tour of the exquisite evolutionary record. The DNA record of evolution is filled with surprises. Immortal genes and evolution repeating itself are two of the stunners that await the lucky reader. The case for evolution can no longer be contested now that the DNA evidence is revealed.

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DNA is the genetic blueprint of all creatures. Scientists have only recently discovered that it is also a living chronicle of evolution. In this book, leading biologist and writer Sean B. Carroll takes us on an exhilarating tour of the exquisite evolutionary record. The DNA record of evolution is filled with surprises. Immortal genes and evolution repeating itself are two of the stunners that await the lucky reader. The case for evolution can no longer be contested now that the DNA evidence is revealed.

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About the Author

Sean B. Carroll is professor of genetics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and investigator at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. His first book, Endless Forms Most Beautiful, was a finalist for the 2005 Los Angeles Times Book Prize. Carroll’s seminal scientific work has been featured in Time and The New Yorker. He lives in Madison, Wisconsin.

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ISBN:

9780393330519

Author:

Carroll, Sean

Publisher:

W. W. Norton & Company

Author:

Carroll, Sean B.

Subject:

Life Sciences - Genetics & Genomics

Subject:

Life Sciences - Evolution

Subject:

Life Sciences - Biochemistry

Subject:

Evolution (Biology)

Subject:

Dna

Subject:

Evolution

Subject:

Biology-Evolution

Series Volume:

DNA and the Ultimate

Publication Date:

20070931

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Grade Level:

General/trade

Language:

English

Illustrations:

50 black-and-white illustrations and 8 p

Pages:

304

Dimensions:

8 x 6 in

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Product details 304 pages W. W. Norton & Company - 2007-09-00 English 9780393330519 Reviews:

"Synopsis" by Norton, DNA evidence not only solves crimes--in Sean Carroll's hands it will now end the Evolution Wars.

"Synopsis" by Hold All, Throw out your fossils'"the best evidence for evolution is now found in DNA.

"Synopsis" by Norton, DNA is the genetic blueprint of all creatures. Scientists have only recently discovered that it is also a living chronicle of evolution. In this book, leading biologist and writer Sean B. Carroll takes us on an exhilarating tour of the exquisite evolutionary record. The DNA record of evolution is filled with surprises. Immortal genes and evolution repeating itself are two of the stunners that await the lucky reader. The case for evolution can no longer be contested now that the DNA evidence is revealed.

"Synopsis" by Hold All, DNA is the genetic blueprint of all creatures. Scientists have only recently discovered that it is also a living chronicle of evolution. In this book, leading biologist and writer Sean B. Carroll takes us on an exhilarating tour of the exquisite evolutionary record. The DNA record of evolution is filled with surprises. Immortal genes and evolution repeating itself are two of the stunners that await the lucky reader. The case for evolution can no longer be contested now that the DNA evidence is revealed.