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Inheritance : How Our Genes Change Our Lives--and Our Lives Change Our Genes by Sharon Moalem, MD, PhD, with Matthew D. LaPlante is a science book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Inheritance : How Our Genes Change Our Lives--and Our Lives Change Our Genes about?

Award-winning physician and New York Times bestselling author Sharon Moalem, MD, PhD, reveals how genetic breakthroughs are completely transforming our understanding of both the world and our lives. INHERITANCE Conventional wisdom dictates that our genetic destiny is fixed at conception. But Dr. Moalem's groundbreaking book shows us that the human genome is far more fluid and fascinating than your ninth grade biology teacher ever imagined. By bringing us to the bedside of his unique and complex patients, he masterfully demonstrates what rare genetic conditions can teach us all about our own health and well-being. In the brave new world we're rapidly rocketing into, genetic knowledge has become absolutely crucial. INHERITANCE provides an indispensable roadmap for this journey by teaching you: -Why you may have recovered from the psychological trauma caused by childhood bullying-but your genes may remain scarred for life. -How fructose is the sugar that makes fruits sweet-but if you have certain genes, consuming it can buy you a one-way trip to the coroner's office. -Why ingesting common painkillers is like dosing yourself repeatedly with morphine-if you have a certain set of genes

Who reads Inheritance : How Our Genes Change Our Lives--and Our Lives Change Our Genes?

Author

Sharon Moalem, MD, PhD, with Matthew D. LaPlante

Publisher

Grand Central Publishing

Published

2014

Language

EN

ISBN

9781455579273

Category

science

Subjects

Science, Medical, Biology

Rating

3.88 / 5 (706 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14