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Chance in the House of Fate: A Natural History of Heredity

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Jennifer Ackerman, an award‑winning science writer, offers a lyrical and personal exploration of genetics and heredity in this first‑person narrative. With scientific insights woven into memoir—drawing on her family’s experiences—Ackerman reveals the deep connections among all living organisms at the molecular level. From the DNA of fruit flies to human relational ties, the book reflects on how chance mutations and genetic inheritance shape life. Praised for its graceful prose, the work invites readers to see heredity as both scientific wonder and human story

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Call Number

599,935 A182

Publisher

London (UK) : Bloomsbury Publishing PLC., 2001

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Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

0618219099

Classification

599,935

Content Type

text

Media Type

unmediated

Carrier Type

volume

Edition

1st Edition

Subject(s)

: Human genetics; heredity; popular science; natur

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