The Violinist'S Thumb: And Other Extraordinary True Stories As Written By Our Dna

Did the human race almost go extinct? Can genetics explain a cat lady's love for felines? And how did the right combination of genes create the exceptionally flexible thumbs and fingers of a truly singular violinist? This title explains how genetics has shaped our past and how DNA will determine humankind's future.

• | By (Author): Sam Kean
• | Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
• | Publication Date: Feb 28, 2013
• | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• | Number of Pages: 496 pages
• | Language: Unknown
• | Binding: Softback
• | ISBN-10: 055277751X
• | ISBN-13: 9780552777513