"Biology is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. Several aspects of the standard picture of how life works-the idea of the genome as a blueprint, of genes as instructions for building an organism, of proteins as precisely tailored molecular machines, of cells as entities with fixed identities, and more-have been exposed as incomplete, misleading, or wrong. In How Life Works, Philip Ball explores the new biology, revealing life to be a far richer, more ingenious affair than we had guessed. Ball explains that there ...
Read More
"Biology is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. Several aspects of the standard picture of how life works-the idea of the genome as a blueprint, of genes as instructions for building an organism, of proteins as precisely tailored molecular machines, of cells as entities with fixed identities, and more-have been exposed as incomplete, misleading, or wrong. In How Life Works, Philip Ball explores the new biology, revealing life to be a far richer, more ingenious affair than we had guessed. Ball explains that there is no unique place to look for an answer to this question: life is a system of many levels-genes, proteins, cells, tissues, and body modules such as the immune system and the nervous system-each with its own rules and principles. How Life Works explains how these levels operate, interface, and work together (most of the time). With this knowledge come new possibilities. Today we can redesign and reconfigure living systems, tissues, and organisms. We can reprogram cells, for instance, to carry out new tasks and grow into structures not seen in the natural world. As we discover the conditions that dictate the forms into which cells organize themselves, our ability to guide and select the outcomes becomes ever more extraordinary. Some researchers believe that ultimately we will be able to regenerate limbs and organs, and perhaps even create new life forms that evolution has never imagined. Incorporating the latest research and insights, How Life Works is a sweeping journey into this new frontier of the life sciences, a realm that will reshape our understanding of life as we know it"--
Read Less
Add this copy of How Life Works: a Users Guide to the New Biology to cart. $18.34, very good condition, Sold by Red's Corner rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tucker, GA, UNITED STATES, published 2023 by University of Chicago Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. All orders ship by next business day! This is a used hardcover book. Pages have no markings and have some wear. Dust jacket (if applicable) is not included. The cover/boards have wear. For USED books, we cannot guarantee supplemental materials such as CDs, DVDs, access codes and other materials. We are a small company and very thankful for your business!
Add this copy of How Life Works to cart. $25.03, new condition, Sold by Express_Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lakewood, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 2023 by University of Chicago Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New in new dust jacket. International Edition, Paperback, Brand New, Same author, ISBN and Cover image may differ. Legal to use despite any disclaimer, We ship to PO, APO and FPO adresses in U.S.A. Choose Expedited Shipping for FASTER DELIVERY. Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Add this copy of How Life Works: A User's Guide to the New Biology to cart. $25.03, new condition, Sold by booksXpress, ships from Bayonne, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 2023 by University of Chicago Press.
Add this copy of How Life Works: a User's Guide to the New Biology to cart. $29.00, new condition, Sold by A Cappella Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Atlanta, GA, UNITED STATES, published 2023 by University of Chicago Press.
Add this copy of How Life Works: A User's Guide to the New Biology to cart. $30.15, new condition, Sold by Book Culture Inc. rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from New York, NY, UNITED STATES, published 2023 by University of Chicago Press.
Add this copy of How Life Works: a User's Guide to the New Biology to cart. $83.84, very good condition, Sold by Midtown Scholar Bookstore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Harrisburg, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2023 by University of Chicago Press.
