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Book Synopsis: The Nobel Prize–winning scientist’s elegant explanation of the fundamental ideas in biology and their uses today. The renowned biologist Paul Nurse has spent his career revealing how living cells work. In What Is Life?, he takes up the challenge of describing what it means to be alive in a way that every reader can understand.
It is a shared journey of discovery; step-by-step Nurse illuminates five great ideas that underpin biology–the Cell, the Gene, Evolution by Natural Selection, Life as Chemistry, and Life as Information. He introduces the scientists who made the most important advances, and, using his personal experiences in and out of the lab, he shares with us the challenges, the lucky breaks, and the thrilling eureka moments of discovery.
Nurse writes with delight at life’s richness and with a sense of the urgent role of biology in our time. To survive the challenges that face us all today–climate change, pandemic, loss of biodiversity and food security–it is vital that we all understand what life is.
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Unlock the secrets of life with "What Is Life?: Five Great Ideas in Biology"! Written by renowned biologist Paul Nurse, this Nobel Prize-winning scientist breaks down the fundamental ideas in biology and their significance in today's world. Whether you're a seasoned researcher or just curious about the wonders of life, Nurse's elegant explanation is designed to be accessible to readers of all backgrounds.
Through this captivating journey of discovery, Nurse introduces five great ideas that form the foundation of biology: the Cell, the Gene, Evolution by Natural Selection, Life as Chemistry, and Life as Information. With detailed insights into the scientists who made groundbreaking advances, Nurse seamlessly blends his personal experiences in and out of the lab, giving readers a glimpse into the challenges, lucky breaks, and thrilling eureka moments of scientific revelation.
With an infectious delight in life's richness, Nurse emphasizes the urgent role of biology in our time. As we navigate unprecedented challenges like climate change, pandemics, loss of biodiversity, and food security, understanding the essence of life becomes vital for all of us. "What Is Life?" equips readers with the knowledge they need to meaningfully engage with these issues and make informed decisions.
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