How to Code a Human, Hardcover

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How to Code a Human provides a fascinating guide to the world of the double helix and examines how our DNA encodes our genes and makes us unique. Featuring stunning illustrations and infographics, as well as tips on recognizing whether you are a genetic superhero, How to Code a Human is an engaging and essential read for anyone captivated by the scope of human discovery, and reveals how we might just uncover the answers to the secrets of life on Earth. With information on so-called "junk" DNA, how our genes evolved, heritability, the genetics of neuroscience, viruses, disease and what happens when things go wrong, this is a beautiful, visual journey through the polymer chain.