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The Epigenetics Revolution
by Nessa Carey • 2011
A second code sits above your genes, translating hunger, stress, and touch into biology.
4.05
5k+
The Epigenetics Revolution Summary
The Epigenetics Revolution 92%
A second code sits above your genes, translating hunger, stress, and touch into biology.
by Nessa Carey 2011
4.05
5k+ ratings
Identically Different
by Tim Spector • 2012
Your DNA isn't sealed: daily choices edit it, and the edits can be inherited.
3.73
458
Identically Different Summary
Identically Different 91%
Your DNA isn't sealed: daily choices edit it, and the edits can be inherited.
by Tim Spector 2012
3.73
458 ratings
The Developing Genome
by David S. Moore • 2015
Beyond DNA: how your experiences, diet, and stress leave lasting marks on your genome.
4.28
124
The Developing Genome Summary
The Developing Genome 91%
Beyond DNA: how your experiences, diet, and stress leave lasting marks on your genome.
by David S. Moore 2015
4.28
124 ratings
Nature Via Nurture
by Matt Ridley • 2003
Genes are not a script but a set of switches, and the environment does the flipping.
4.06
4k+
Nature Via Nurture Summary
Nature Via Nurture 90%
Genes are not a script but a set of switches, and the environment does the flipping.
by Matt Ridley 2003
4.06
4k+ ratings
The Genie in Your Genes
by Dawson Church • 2007
Genes are switches, not destiny: thoughts and tapping can flip the ones that heal you.
4.17
419
The Genie in Your Genes Summary
The Genie in Your Genes 90%
Genes are switches, not destiny: thoughts and tapping can flip the ones that heal you.
by Dawson Church 2007
4.17
419 ratings
The Biology of Belief
by Bruce H. Lipton • 2005
Your environment, not your DNA, runs your cells. A biologist's proof that beliefs change biology.
4.15
18k+
The Biology of Belief Summary
The Biology of Belief 90%
Your environment, not your DNA, runs your cells. A biologist's proof that beliefs change biology.
by Bruce H. Lipton 2005
4.15
18k+ ratings
She Has Her Mother's Laugh
by Carl Zimmer • 2018
Heredity runs through genes, womb, culture, and deep time. The simple story is wrong.
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7k+
She Has Her Mother's Laugh Summary
She Has Her Mother's Laugh 89%
Heredity runs through genes, womb, culture, and deep time. The simple story is wrong.
by Carl Zimmer 2018
4.15
7k+ ratings
A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived
by Adam Rutherford • 2016
The genome reveals one family: shared ancestors 3,400 years ago. Race was never real.
4.03
12k+
A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived Summary
A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived 89%
The genome reveals one family: shared ancestors 3,400 years ago. Race was never real.
by Adam Rutherford 2016
4.03
12k+ ratings
The Gene
by Siddhartha Mukherjee • 2016
From Mendel's peas to CRISPR babies: how the gene became biology's most powerful and dangerous idea.
4.35
56k+
The Gene Summary
The Gene 89%
From Mendel's peas to CRISPR babies: how the gene became biology's most powerful and dangerous idea.
by Siddhartha Mukherjee 2016
4.35
56k+ ratings
Blueprint
by Robert Plomin • 2018
The single biggest influence on who you are is your DNA; the rest is mostly chance.
3.94
2k+
Blueprint Summary
Blueprint 89%
The single biggest influence on who you are is your DNA; the rest is mostly chance.
by Robert Plomin 2018
3.94
2k+ ratings
Do Fathers Matter?
by Paul Raeburn • 2014
Fathers matter before birth: epigenetics, hormones, and brain science reveal their hidden impact.
3.59
603
Do Fathers Matter? Summary
Do Fathers Matter? 89%
Fathers matter before birth: epigenetics, hormones, and brain science reveal their hidden impact.
by Paul Raeburn 2014
3.59
603 ratings
The Embodied Mind
by Thomas R. Verny • 2021
Your heart thinks. Your gut remembers. Memory and identity are distributed across your whole body.
3.97
148
The Embodied Mind Summary
The Embodied Mind 89%
Your heart thinks. Your gut remembers. Memory and identity are distributed across your whole body.
by Thomas R. Verny 2021
3.97
148 ratings
DNA
by James D. Watson • 2002
DNA's co-discoverer on how the double helix became a tool to rewrite medicine, crime, and identity.
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3k+
DNA Summary
DNA 88%
DNA's co-discoverer on how the double helix became a tool to rewrite medicine, crime, and identity.
by James D. Watson 2002
4.11
3k+ ratings
The Orchid and the Dandelion
by W. Thomas Boyce • 2019
One in five kids is wired to feel everything deeply. Handled right, that wiring is a superpower.
3.77
2k+
The Orchid and the Dandelion Summary
The Orchid and the Dandelion 88%
One in five kids is wired to feel everything deeply. Handled right, that wiring is a superpower.
by W. Thomas Boyce 2019
3.77
2k+ ratings
Hacking Darwin
by Jamie Metzl • 2019
Humans are taking control of evolution; the tools to design our children are already here.
3.97
4k+
Hacking Darwin Summary
Hacking Darwin 88%
Humans are taking control of evolution; the tools to design our children are already here.
by Jamie Metzl 2019
3.97
4k+ ratings
Spontaneous Evolution
by Bruce H. Lipton • 2008
Survival of the fittest is backward. Cooperation powers evolution, and we can direct it.
4.28
968
Spontaneous Evolution Summary
Spontaneous Evolution 88%
Survival of the fittest is backward. Cooperation powers evolution, and we can direct it.
by Bruce H. Lipton 2008
4.28
968 ratings
Beyond Genetics
by Glenn McGee • 2004
DNA testing, gene therapy, GMOs: what the headlines miss about how they'll actually affect you.
3.60
5
Beyond Genetics Summary
Beyond Genetics 88%
DNA testing, gene therapy, GMOs: what the headlines miss about how they'll actually affect you.
by Glenn McGee 2004
3.60
5 ratings
How Life Works
by Philip Ball • 2023
Genes don't give orders; cells decide for themselves. Biology's central metaphor was wrong.
4.21
651
How Life Works Summary
How Life Works 88%
Genes don't give orders; cells decide for themselves. Biology's central metaphor was wrong.
by Philip Ball 2023
4.21
651 ratings
Mutants
by Armand Marie Leroi • 2003
The hidden genetic rules that build the human body, revealed by its most extreme errors.
4.05
4k+
Mutants Summary
Mutants 88%
The hidden genetic rules that build the human body, revealed by its most extreme errors.
by Armand Marie Leroi 2003
4.05
4k+ ratings
Deep Nutrition
by Catherine Shanahan • 2008
Your genes evolved expecting bone broth and organ meats. They're getting vegetable oil instead.
4.20
6k+
Deep Nutrition Summary
Deep Nutrition 88%
Your genes evolved expecting bone broth and organ meats. They're getting vegetable oil instead.
by Catherine Shanahan 2008
4.20
6k+ ratings
The Music of Life
by Denis Noble • 2006
The genome is a database, not a dictator. Life runs on systems, not commands.
3.85
388
The Music of Life Summary
The Music of Life 88%
The genome is a database, not a dictator. Life runs on systems, not commands.
by Denis Noble 2006
3.85
388 ratings
The Code Breaker
by Walter Isaacson • 2021
How a bacterial defense system handed us the power to rewrite our own evolution.
4.28
42k+
The Code Breaker Summary
The Code Breaker 88%
How a bacterial defense system handed us the power to rewrite our own evolution.
by Walter Isaacson 2021
4.28
42k+ ratings
The Demon in the Machine
by Paul C.W. Davies • 2020
Life runs on information, not chemistry. Molecular demons manage it with near-perfect efficiency.
4.06
944
The Demon in the Machine Summary
The Demon in the Machine 88%
Life runs on information, not chemistry. Molecular demons manage it with near-perfect efficiency.
by Paul C.W. Davies 2020
4.06
944 ratings
Altered Inheritance
by Françoise Baylis • 2019
We can rewrite our children's genes. The danger is letting a few people set the rules.
3.53
94
Altered Inheritance Summary
Altered Inheritance 88%
We can rewrite our children's genes. The danger is letting a few people set the rules.
by Françoise Baylis 2019
3.53
94 ratings
It Didn't Start with You
by Mark Wolynn • 2016
Your worst fears may not be yours. They could belong to your grandmother.
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It Didn't Start with You Summary
It Didn't Start with You 88%
Your worst fears may not be yours. They could belong to your grandmother.
by Mark Wolynn 2016
3.55
40k+ ratings
Understanding Living Systems
by Raymond Noble • 2023
DNA is not your destiny: the cell rewrites its genome, and organisms direct evolution.
3.84
56
Understanding Living Systems Summary
Understanding Living Systems 88%
DNA is not your destiny: the cell rewrites its genome, and organisms direct evolution.
by Raymond Noble 2023
3.84
56 ratings
Genome
by Matt Ridley • 1999
What 23 chromosomes reveal about human origins, personality, and the limits of genetic fate.
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28k+
Genome Summary
Genome 88%
What 23 chromosomes reveal about human origins, personality, and the limits of genetic fate.
by Matt Ridley 1999
4.06
28k+ ratings
A Crack in Creation
by Jennifer A. Doudna • 2017
The tool to rewrite the human genome came from bacteria. Our wisdom is still catching up.
4.13
7k+
A Crack in Creation Summary
A Crack in Creation 88%
The tool to rewrite the human genome came from bacteria. Our wisdom is still catching up.
by Jennifer A. Doudna 2017
4.13
7k+ ratings
The Making of You
by Katharina Vestre • 2018
You had a tail, gill slits, and could taste your mother's meal months before birth.
4.12
882
The Making of You Summary
The Making of You 88%
You had a tail, gill slits, and could taste your mother's meal months before birth.
by Katharina Vestre 2018
4.12
882 ratings
Pleased to Meet Me
by Bill Sullivan • 2019
Everything you think you chose, from your breakfast to your beliefs, biology chose first.
4.02
1k+
Pleased to Meet Me Summary
Pleased to Meet Me 88%
Everything you think you chose, from your breakfast to your beliefs, biology chose first.
by Bill Sullivan 2019
4.02
1k+ ratings
The Invisible History of the Human Race
by Christine Kenneally • 2014
Human history is written in DNA: migrations, crashes, and secrets we are only starting to read.
3.81
2k+
The Invisible History of the Human Race Summary
The Invisible History of the Human Race 88%
Human history is written in DNA: migrations, crashes, and secrets we are only starting to read.
by Christine Kenneally 2014
3.81
2k+ ratings
Nutrient Power
by William J. Walsh • 2012
Depression and schizophrenia as nutrient deficiencies: the lab markers and the targeted supplements.
4.09
712
Nutrient Power Summary
Nutrient Power 88%
Depression and schizophrenia as nutrient deficiencies: the lab markers and the targeted supplements.
by William J. Walsh 2012
4.09
712 ratings
The Science of Self-Empowerment
by Gregg Braden • 2017
Evolution cannot explain you. A new biology reveals healing and intuitive powers you were born with.
4.24
508
The Science of Self-Empowerment Summary
The Science of Self-Empowerment 88%
Evolution cannot explain you. A new biology reveals healing and intuitive powers you were born with.
by Gregg Braden 2017
4.24
508 ratings
Super Genes
by Deepak Chopra • 2015
Your genes are not stone. The levers, from diet to meditation, that rewire your biology.
3.87
1k+
Super Genes Summary
Super Genes 88%
Your genes are not stone. The levers, from diet to meditation, that rewire your biology.
by Deepak Chopra 2015
3.87
1k+ ratings
The Family Gene
by Joselin Linder • 2017
One family's mystery illness made them swell, choke. The gene revealed the liver pumps blood too.
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1k+
The Family Gene Summary
The Family Gene 87%
One family's mystery illness made them swell, choke. The gene revealed the liver pumps blood too.
by Joselin Linder 2017
4.05
1k+ ratings
Regenerate
by Sayer Ji • 2020
Melanin isn't just skin color: it's a solar panel that can power your cells.
4.14
348
Regenerate Summary
Regenerate 87%
Melanin isn't just skin color: it's a solar panel that can power your cells.
by Sayer Ji 2020
4.14
348 ratings
The Genius in All of Us
by David Shenk • 2010
Genes are not a blueprint but a responding system. Talent is built, not born.
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2k+
The Genius in All of Us Summary
The Genius in All of Us 87%
Genes are not a blueprint but a responding system. Talent is built, not born.
by David Shenk 2010
3.86
2k+ ratings
The Genetic Lottery
by Kathryn Paige Harden • 2021
Genes shape our fates, but acknowledging that makes the case for equality, not for hierarchy.
3.89
2k+
The Genetic Lottery Summary
The Genetic Lottery 87%
Genes shape our fates, but acknowledging that makes the case for equality, not for hierarchy.
by Kathryn Paige Harden 2021
3.89
2k+ ratings
Mom Genes
by Abigail Tucker • 2021
Pregnancy physically rewires the brain, pushed by the father's genes. Biology of maternal instinct.
3.81
1k+
Mom Genes Summary
Mom Genes 87%
Pregnancy physically rewires the brain, pushed by the father's genes. Biology of maternal instinct.
by Abigail Tucker 2021
3.81
1k+ ratings
Dirty Genes
by Ben Lynch • 2018
Seven genes run your methylation, mood, and detox. Learn exactly what they need from you.
4.07
3k+
Dirty Genes Summary
Dirty Genes 87%
Seven genes run your methylation, mood, and detox. Learn exactly what they need from you.
by Ben Lynch 2018
4.07
3k+ ratings
Epi-paleo Rx
by Jack Kruse • 2013
Leptin resistance blinds your brain to its energy stores; the fix starts with ice and oysters.
4.20
410
Epi-paleo Rx Summary
Epi-paleo Rx 87%
Leptin resistance blinds your brain to its energy stores; the fix starts with ice and oysters.
by Jack Kruse 2013
4.20
410 ratings
Mother Brain
by Chelsea Conaboy • 2022
Maternal instinct is a fairytale. Parenthood reshapes the brain for everyone who cares for a baby.
3.59
1k+
Mother Brain Summary
Mother Brain 87%
Maternal instinct is a fairytale. Parenthood reshapes the brain for everyone who cares for a baby.
by Chelsea Conaboy 2022
3.59
1k+ ratings
Childhood Disrupted
by Donna Jackson Nakazawa • 2015
Your biology remembers what your mind tried to forget. The science of healing childhood adversity.
4.27
3k+
Childhood Disrupted Summary
Childhood Disrupted 87%
Your biology remembers what your mind tried to forget. The science of healing childhood adversity.
by Donna Jackson Nakazawa 2015
4.27
3k+ ratings
Why We Die
by Venki Ramakrishnan • 2024
100,000 DNA hits daily: why youth survives, but age still wins.
4.03
3k+
Why We Die Summary
Why We Die 87%
100,000 DNA hits daily: why youth survives, but age still wins.
by Venki Ramakrishnan 2024
4.03
3k+ ratings
A Cancer in the Family
by Theodora Ross • 2016
Your family cancer history is a message; decode it and reduce your risk before diagnosis.
4.11
190
A Cancer in the Family Summary
A Cancer in the Family 87%
Your family cancer history is a message; decode it and reduce your risk before diagnosis.
by Theodora Ross 2016
4.11
190 ratings
Getting Ahead of ADHD
by Joel T. Nigg • 2017
ADHD isn't destiny. Epigenetics shows how food, exercise, and sleep reshape developing brains.
4.09
178
Getting Ahead of ADHD Summary
Getting Ahead of ADHD 87%
ADHD isn't destiny. Epigenetics shows how food, exercise, and sleep reshape developing brains.
by Joel T. Nigg 2017
4.09
178 ratings
Innate
by Kevin J. Mitchell • 2018
Genes and chance wire your brain; experience amplifies the differences, never erases them.
4.14
691
Innate Summary
Innate 87%
Genes and chance wire your brain; experience amplifies the differences, never erases them.
by Kevin J. Mitchell 2018
4.14
691 ratings
The Heart-Mind Matrix
by Joseph Chilton Pearce • 2012
Failed nurturing traps us in survival mode; the heart's intelligence offers a biological escape.
4.16
85
The Heart-Mind Matrix Summary
The Heart-Mind Matrix 87%
Failed nurturing traps us in survival mode; the heart's intelligence offers a biological escape.
by Joseph Chilton Pearce 2012
4.16
85 ratings
The Disease Delusion
by Jeffrey S. Bland • 2014
Chronic disease is not your genetic fate; your habits control the balance of seven internal systems.
4.19
998
The Disease Delusion Summary
The Disease Delusion 87%
Chronic disease is not your genetic fate; your habits control the balance of seven internal systems.
by Jeffrey S. Bland 2014
4.19
998 ratings
Grow a New Body
by Alberto Villoldo • 2015
Flip the body's aging switches: shamanic fasting and plant intelligence to awaken 500 repair genes.
4.17
1k+
Grow a New Body Summary
Grow a New Body 87%
Flip the body's aging switches: shamanic fasting and plant intelligence to awaken 500 repair genes.
by Alberto Villoldo 2015
4.17
1k+ ratings
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