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The Epigenetics Revolution

Nessa Carey presents a compelling story of the most important revolution in modern biology - and what it could mean for humanity. She concludes by investigating the amazing possibilities for the improvement of humankind that epigenetics offers for the surprisingly near future.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 320 pages

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