Description
In this illuminating work of popular science, David Quammen explores how breakthroughs in genetics and molecular biology have transformed our understanding of evolution. Through the stories of pioneering scientists and the often-overlooked world of microbes, he traces the discovery of horizontal gene transfer and its challenge to the traditional, neatly branching “tree of life.” Blending scientific investigation, history, and vivid narrative, the book reveals evolution as a far more interconnected process than previously imagined—and offers a compelling new perspective on the shared history of all living things.
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paperback
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Published Jan 1, 2019
480 pages
ISBN: 9780008310714
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First Published
2018
Language
eng
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