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.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0979845602I3N00
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0979845602I4N00
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: 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. Seller Inventory # CIN0979845602G
Seller: Ezekial Books, LLC, Manchester, NH, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: Very Good. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # 51UMMU000Q04
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: 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. Seller Inventory # CIN0979845602G
Seller: A Cappella Books, Inc., Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Paper Back. Condition: Very Good. Seller Inventory # 393235
Seller: Lake Country Books and More, Excelsior, MN, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: 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. Seller Inventory # JA22409100021
Seller: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # 96Q49_51_0979845602
Seller: M & M Books, ATHENS, GA, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 2008 Edition. Tiny Signature from Previous Owner on F.E.P. Seller Inventory # 153914
Seller: GridFreed, San Diego, CA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Seller Inventory # 100-40296