検索キーワード： 遺伝子

2000年代初頭、人間の全遺伝情報=ヒトゲノムがついに解読された。その後まもなく、山中伸弥らがiPS細胞(人工多能性幹細胞)の作製に成功。そして今、ジェニファー・ダウドナらが開発した新技術「CRISPR-Cas9」により、人類は「ゲノム編集」の時代を迎えている。自らの設計図を望み通りに書き換えられるようになったとき、人間の条件はどう変わるのか? 科学と倫理のせめぎ合いを圧倒的なストーリーテリングで描く傑作。

19世紀後半にメンデルが発見した遺伝の法則とダーウィンの進化論が出会い、遺伝学は歩み始めた。そして今、人類はゲノム編集の時代を迎えている。遺伝子が握る人類の運命とは？　ピュリッツァー賞受賞の医学者が自らの家系に潜む精神疾患の悲劇を織り交ぜながら、圧倒的なストーリーテリングで紡ぐ遺伝子全史

アトピーは皮膚の病気ではない。体内の"火事"が皮膚に表れている炎症だった!アメリカの最先端医療に基づく「治す食事×解毒術」とは?最新の遺伝子検査でわかったのは「アトピー体質=かゆみ物質〈ヒスタミン〉を分解しにくい人」。

*Shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction 2016* The Gene is the story of one of the most powerful and dangerous ideas in our history, from bestselling, prize-winning author Siddhartha Mukherjee. Spanning the globe and several centuries, The Gene is the story of the quest to...

Written by experts and authorities in the field and professionally narrated for easy listening, this crash course is a valuable tool both during school and when preparing for the USMLE, or if you're simply interested in the subject. The audio is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you might expect to learn in a typical medical school human genetics course. Included are both capsule and detailed explanations of critical issues and topics you must know to master human genetics.

Newly aware she had a fifty-fifty chance of developing the same condition, Wexler could have retreated. Instead, she immersed herself in what has become a lifetime's pursuit of the causes of the disease and a cure. She pioneered groundbreaking fieldwork that enabled the identification of the responsible gene. She took charge of what is now the Huntington's Disease Foundation and made it a force to be reckoned with. 

Oncologist and cancer gene hunter Theo Ross delivers the first authoritative go-to for people facing a genetic predisposition for cancer. This book empowers listeners to face their genetic heritage without fear and to make decisions that will keep them and their families healthy.

Two Nobel Laureates discuss the genome and more. James D. Watson changed the course of history with his discovery of DNA, the "secret of life". Watson is the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the National Medal of Science, and, with Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins, the 1962 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

The Reese's Book Club Pick A New York Times and Amazon Top 10 Bestseller 'An achingly romantic, compulsively readable love story - with chemistry that burns up every page' TAYLOR JENKINS REID 'The truth is there's no such thing as a normal life. There's just the time you get and how...

Falar sobre o DNA do brasileiro, é contar a história do nosso povo. A ancestralidade do brasileiro se divide por diferentes continentes do mundo. O maior problema, é que grande parte da informação sobre cada uma dessas populações que nos formou ficou perdida no passado da nossa...

Audio Bonus! Includes exclusive conversations with the authors! A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Brilliant and enthralling.”​ —The Wall Street Journal A paradigm-shifting book from an acclaimed Harvard Medical School scientist and one of Time’s most influential people. It’s a seemingly...

2017 Audie Award Finalist for Non-Fiction The #1 NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller The basis for the PBS Ken Burns Documentary The Gene: An Intimate History From the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Emperor of All Maladies—a fascinating history of the gene and “a magisterial account of how...

Aging is the leading cause of death, yet it remains largely unchallenged. Radical Life Extension confronts it directly, exploring three parallel strategies: biostasis, which preserves the body after death; replacement, which restores function through new tissues and organs; and advanced...

From the discovery of DNA repair mechanisms to the rise of epigenetic clocks, longevity science has transformed how we understand ageing, disease, and human resilience. Yet in an era flooded with anti-aging promises, miracle supplements, longevity clinics, and biohacking trends, scientific certainty is often claimed faster than the evidence can support.

The New York Times bestselling author of The Hormone Cure and The Hormone Reset Diet shows every woman how to create a lifestyle that will help her look great, feel energized, and slow down the effects of aging. Feel destined for cellulite, saddle bags, and belly fat? Does your family come from...

During the first three decades of the twentieth century, eugenics, the scientific control of human breeding, was a popular cause within enlightened and progressive segments of the English-speaking world. The New York Times eagerly supported it, gushing about the wonderful “new science.”...

This book explores the science of epigenetics and explains how choices and life experiences influence how our genes behave without altering our underlying DNA. When negative lifestyle habits or genetic bottlenecks influence chemical tags in the body, protective genes can be turned off while harmful ones are turned on, accelerating aging and raising the risk for cancer, heart disease, and other negative health outcomes.

Unlock the invisible rules of DNA and human heredity to understand why you share your family's unique physical traits. Whether seeking clarity on health risks or satisfying curiosity during a morning commute, this accessible guide breaks down complex biology into intuitive concepts. Say goodbye...

Unlock the biological secrets of your ancestry and decode the everyday genetics that shape your unique traits. Whether you are mapping out family health patterns during a quiet commute or simply curious about where your dimples come from, this gentle, story-driven guide transforms complex...

Turn complex genomic data into actionable individualized cancer therapy during your daily clinical commute. Master the urgent shift from population-based treatments to cutting-edge precision oncology. Empower your daily practice with the authoritative tools needed to decode tumor biology and...