Four letters make up the DNA of life on Earth and naturally stores its information in just four key chemicals - guanine, cytosine, adenine and thymine, commonly referred to as G, C, A and T. GENES: Cells contain a recipe manual for making proteins - we know this as Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). Cells were discovered by Robert Hooke who noticed moving cells in water through a microscope (I think) and we now know that cells make up all life forms on this planet (plants, fungi and animals - including man). All cells look quite similar and contain mitochondria (which is similar to an amazing battery that gives our cells energy). THE CELL is the basic function of all life. He wondered how it can be different but still have and be full of purpose. Nurse was first inspired to look at this subject by observing a butterfly in his garden. The book looks at five different areas the cell, genes, life as chemistry, life as information and evolution by natural selection. This short and fascinating book looks at how and what life is. His writing is not just informed by long experience, but also wise, visionary and personal.Wonderful and thought provoking short book on life ‘Paul Nurse provides a concise, lucid response to an age-old question. Paul Nurse is a rare life-form – a Nobel-winning scientist and a brilliant communicator.’ – Alice Roberts And this book represents the best answer I’ve ever seen. ‘The writing is so spirited and knowledgeable – and the five sections so full of wondrous revelations – that I could not put it down.’ – Siddhartha Mukherjee This book explains, in a way that is both clear and elegant, how the processes of life unfold.’ – Philip Pullman ‘Paul Nurse is about as distinguished a scientist as there could be. ‘A nearly perfect guide to the wonder and complexity of existence.’ – Bill Bryson ‘A beautifully written exploration of perhaps the most important question in science.’ – Brian Cox
Here he invites readers on a journey of discovery of biology’s five great building blocks including The Cell, The Gene, Evolution by Natural Selection, Life as Chemistry, Life as Information and then an inspiring piece on how we can change the world with this knowledge.Īccessible and easy to read, Paul’s engaging, personal tone will make readers light up with excitement as they learn how all living beings are connected.
Sir Paul Nurse is one of Britain’s greatest living scientists.
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