#Genetics

3 books tagged with genetics, sorted by rating.

Lifespan

by David Sinclair

4/5

health

The Gene

by Siddhartha Mukherjee

4/5

history

The Selfish Gene

by Richard Dawkins

4/5

history

Lifespan

by David Sinclair

4/5

Harvard geneticist David Sinclair argues that aging itself is a disease — and one we can treat. He presents cutting-edge research on sirtuins, NAD+, and other longevity pathways, painting a future where humans could live far longer and healthier lives than we currently imagine.

health

The Gene

by Siddhartha Mukherjee

4/5

Siddhartha Mukherjee traces the history of the gene from Gregor Mendel's garden to the frontiers of CRISPR, weaving together science, history, and his own family's experience with genetic illness. It's a sweeping narrative about the code that makes us who we are.

history

The Selfish Gene

by Richard Dawkins

4/5

Richard Dawkins' landmark work presents a gene-centered view of evolution, arguing that organisms are mere "survival machines" built by their genes. The book introduced the concept of the "meme" and revolutionized how we think about natural selection.

history