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How Life Works: A Users Guide to the New Biology,Used
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Bold and intriguing.Wall Street Journal Penetrating. . . . Provocative and profound.Publishers Weekly (starred review) Offers plenty of food for thought.Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Balls marvelous book is both wideranging and deep. . . . I could not put it down.Siddhartha Mukherjee, author of The Song of the Cell and the Pulitzer Prizewinning The Emperor of All MaladiesA new, cuttingedge vision of biology that revises our understanding of what life itself is, how to enhance it, and what possibilities it offers.Biology is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. Several aspects of the standard picture of how life worksthe idea of the genome as a blueprint, of genes as instructions for building an organism, of proteins as precisely tailored molecular machines, of cells as entities with fixed identities, and morehave been exposed as incomplete, misleading, or wrong.In How Life Works, Philip Ball explores the new biology, revealing life to be a far richer, more ingenious affair than we had guessed. Ball explains that there is no unique place to look for an answer to this question: life is a system of many levelsgenes, proteins, cells, tissues, and body modules such as the immune system and the nervous systemeach with its own rules and principles. How Life Works explains how these levels operate, interface, and work together (most of the time).With this knowledge come new possibilities. Today we can redesign and reconfigure living systems, tissues, and organisms. We can reprogram cells, for instance, to carry out new tasks and grow into structures not seen in the natural world. As we discover the conditions that dictate the forms into which cells organize themselves, our ability to guide and select the outcomes becomes ever more extraordinary. Some researchers believe that ultimately we will be able to regenerate limbs and organs, and perhaps even create new life forms that evolution has never imagined.Incorporating the latest research and insights, How Life Works is a sweeping journey into this new frontier of the life sciences, a realm that will reshape our understanding of life as we know it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'How Life Works: A User’s Guide to the New Biology'? A: The book explores a new vision of biology that challenges traditional concepts about life, emphasizing the complexity and interconnectedness of biological systems, including genes, proteins, and cells.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'How Life Works' is Philip Ball, a renowned science writer known for his insightful exploration of scientific topics.
- Q: What are the key themes addressed in the book? A: Key themes include the limitations of traditional biological models, the potential for redesigning living systems, and the implications of new biological research on our understanding of life.
- Q: When was 'How Life Works' published? A: The book was published on November 7, 2023.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'How Life Works'? A: The book contains 552 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in biology? A: Yes, 'How Life Works' is written in an accessible manner, making it suitable for both beginners and those with a background in biology.
- Q: Does the book include recent research findings? A: Yes, the book incorporates the latest research and insights in the field of biology.
- Q: What does the book say about the future of biological research? A: The book discusses the potential for advancements in biological research, including the ability to regenerate limbs and create new life forms.
- Q: Is there an edition of this book available? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'How Life Works'.