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When A Gene Makes You Smell Like A Fish: ...And Other Amazing Tales About The Genes In Your Body
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From The Gene That Causes People To Age Prematurely To The Bitter Gene That May Spawn Broccoli Haters, This Book Explores A Few Of The More Exotic Locales On The Human Genome, Highlighting Some Of The Tragic And Bizarre Ways Our Bodies Go Wrong When Genes Fall Prey To Mutation And The Curious Ways In Which Genes Have Evolved For Our Survival.Lisa Seachrist Chiu Has A Smorgasbord Of Stories To Tell About Rare And Not So Rare Genetic Quirks. We Read About The Dracula Gene, A Mutation In Zebra Fish That Causes Blood Cells To Explode On Contact With Light, And Suites Of Genes That Also Influence Behavior And Physical Characteristics; The Tangier Island Gene, First Discovered After Physicians Discovered A Boy With Orange Tonsils (Scientists Now Realize That The Child'S Odd Condition Comes From An Inability To Process Cholesterol); And Wilson'S Disease, A Gene Defect That Fails To Clear Copper From The Body, Which Can Trigger Schizophrenia And Other Neurological Symptoms, And Can Be Fatal If Left Untreated. Friendlier Mutations Include The Myostatin Gene, Which Allows Muscles To Become Much Larger Than Usual And Enhances Strength And The Muchenvied Cheeseburger Gene, Which Allows A Lucky Few To Eat Virtually Anything They Want And Remain Razor Thin.While Fascinating Us With Stories Of Genetic Peculiarities, Chiu Also Manages To Effortlessly Explain Much Of The Cuttingedge Research In Modern Genetics, Resulting In A Book That Is Both Informative And Entertaining. It Is A Must Read For Everyone Who Loves Popular Science Or Is Curious About The Human Body.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'When a Gene Makes You Smell Like a Fish'? A: The book explores various unusual genetic mutations and quirks in the human genome, presenting fascinating stories about how genes can affect physical traits, health, and behavior.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of the book is Lisa Seachrist Chiu, who shares engaging narratives about genetics and its implications for human life.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 240 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is published in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'When a Gene Makes You Smell Like a Fish' published? A: The book was published on June 8, 2007.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in popular science? A: Yes, the book is designed for readers who enjoy popular science and want to learn more about genetics in an entertaining way.
- Q: What kind of genetic stories does the book include? A: The book includes stories about rare genetic conditions, mutations with bizarre effects, and the evolutionary importance of certain genes.
- Q: Does the book provide scientific explanations for genetic phenomena? A: Yes, the author explains modern genetic research while narrating the stories, making complex topics accessible to general readers.
- Q: Is there an index or reference material included in the book? A: The book does not specifically mention an index or reference material, but it provides informative content throughout.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the fascinating ways genes influence our bodies and the intriguing stories behind various genetic mutations.