num_pages: 528
description: From the emergence of life to Leewenhoek's microscopic world to GMO crops The Biology Book presents 250 landmarks in the most widely studied scientific field. Brief engaging and colorfully illustrated synopses introduce readers to every major subdiscipline including cell theory genetics evolution physiology thermodynamics molecular biology and ecology. With information on such varied topics as paleontology pheromones nature vs. nurture DNA fingerprinting bioenergetics and so much more this lively collection will engage everyone who studies and appreciates the life sciences.
language: English
title: The Biology Book: From the Origin of Life to Epigenetics, 250 Milestones in the History of Biology
publisher: Union Square & Co.