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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 92%
DNA testing, gene therapy, GMOs: what the headlines miss about how they'll actually affect you.
by Glenn McGee 2004
3.60
5 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.
4.11
3k+
DNA Summary
DNA 91%
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
Molecular Cell Biology
by Harvey F. Lodish • 1992
The molecular logic unifying water, ATP, genes, and signals into the machinery of life.
4.11
730
Molecular Cell Biology Summary
Molecular Cell Biology 91%
The molecular logic unifying water, ATP, genes, and signals into the machinery of life.
by Harvey F. Lodish 1992
4.11
730 ratings
Genome
by Matt Ridley • 1999
What 23 chromosomes reveal about human origins, personality, and the limits of genetic fate.
4.06
28k+
Genome Summary
Genome 90%
What 23 chromosomes reveal about human origins, personality, and the limits of genetic fate.
by Matt Ridley 1999
4.06
28k+ 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 90%
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
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 90%
Your family cancer history is a message; decode it and reduce your risk before diagnosis.
by Theodora Ross 2016
4.11
190 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 90%
Humans are taking control of evolution; the tools to design our children are already here.
by Jamie Metzl 2019
3.97
4k+ 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 90%
How a bacterial defense system handed us the power to rewrite our own evolution.
by Walter Isaacson 2021
4.28
42k+ ratings
How Data Science Is Transforming Health Care
by Tim O'Reilly • 2012
Healthcare guesses which half of its treatments work. Data science is finally giving it an answer.
3.54
118
How Data Science Is Transforming Health Care Summary
How Data Science Is Transforming Health Care 90%
Healthcare guesses which half of its treatments work. Data science is finally giving it an answer.
by Tim O'Reilly 2012
3.54
118 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 89%
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 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
The Emperor of All Maladies
by Siddhartha Mukherjee • 2010
Cancer's biography: a killer that turns out to be a warped reflection of our own biology.
4.34
116k+
The Emperor of All Maladies Summary
The Emperor of All Maladies 89%
Cancer's biography: a killer that turns out to be a warped reflection of our own biology.
by Siddhartha Mukherjee 2010
4.34
116k+ 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 89%
Human history is written in DNA: migrations, crashes, and secrets we are only starting to read.
by Christine Kenneally 2014
3.81
2k+ 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.
4.05
1k+
The Family Gene Summary
The Family Gene 89%
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
Visions
by Michio Kaku • 2011
When quantum physics, computing, and genetics converge, the 21st century truly begins.
4.03
2k+
Visions Summary
Visions 89%
When quantum physics, computing, and genetics converge, the 21st century truly begins.
by Michio Kaku 2011
4.03
2k+ ratings
The Genesis Machine
by Amy Webb • 2022
Life is becoming programmable. The technology is here; the rules for using it are not.
3.94
745
The Genesis Machine Summary
The Genesis Machine 89%
Life is becoming programmable. The technology is here; the rules for using it are not.
by Amy Webb 2022
3.94
745 ratings
Deep Medicine
by Eric J. Topol • 2019
AI reads scans better than radiologists. The surprise: your doctor finally has time to listen.
4.01
3k+
Deep Medicine Summary
Deep Medicine 89%
AI reads scans better than radiologists. The surprise: your doctor finally has time to listen.
by Eric J. Topol 2019
4.01
3k+ ratings
Machine Learning and AI for Healthcare
by Arjun Panesar • 2019
AI detects disease early and tailors drugs to your genome. The hard part is not tech; it is ethics.
3.53
15
Machine Learning and AI for Healthcare Summary
Machine Learning and AI for Healthcare 89%
AI detects disease early and tailors drugs to your genome. The hard part is not tech; it is ethics.
by Arjun Panesar 2019
3.53
15 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 89%
The hidden genetic rules that build the human body, revealed by its most extreme errors.
by Armand Marie Leroi 2003
4.05
4k+ ratings
The Code Breaker -- Young Readers Edition
by Walter Isaacson • 2022
Bacteria invented gene editing. One scientist who ignored every 'no' taught us to use it.
4.23
137
The Code Breaker -- Young Readers Edition Summary
The Code Breaker -- Young Readers Edition 89%
Bacteria invented gene editing. One scientist who ignored every 'no' taught us to use it.
by Walter Isaacson 2022
4.23
137 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 89%
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
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 89%
Seven genes run your methylation, mood, and detox. Learn exactly what they need from you.
by Ben Lynch 2018
4.07
3k+ 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.
4.15
7k+
She Has Her Mother's Laugh Summary
She Has Her Mother's Laugh 88%
Heredity runs through genes, womb, culture, and deep time. The simple story is wrong.
by Carl Zimmer 2018
4.15
7k+ ratings
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 88%
A second code sits above your genes, translating hunger, stress, and touch into biology.
by Nessa Carey 2011
4.05
5k+ ratings
Superconvergence
by Jamie Metzl • 2024
AI reads code. Genetics writes it. Biotech runs it. The three revolutions are now one.
3.75
313
Superconvergence Summary
Superconvergence 88%
AI reads code. Genetics writes it. Biotech runs it. The three revolutions are now one.
by Jamie Metzl 2024
3.75
313 ratings
An Elegant Defense
by Matt Richtel • 2019
The immune system is a mediator, not an army. Its balance governs cancer, allergies, and longevity.
4.07
6k+
An Elegant Defense Summary
An Elegant Defense 88%
The immune system is a mediator, not an army. Its balance governs cancer, allergies, and longevity.
by Matt Richtel 2019
4.07
6k+ 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 88%
The genome reveals one family: shared ancestors 3,400 years ago. Race was never real.
by Adam Rutherford 2016
4.03
12k+ 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 88%
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 End of Illness
by David B. Agus • 2011
Stop illness before it starts using your own data: a personalized holistic system from a top doctor.
3.48
3k+
The End of Illness Summary
The End of Illness 88%
Stop illness before it starts using your own data: a personalized holistic system from a top doctor.
by David B. Agus 2011
3.48
3k+ ratings
p53
by Sue Armstrong • 2014
Cancer cannot start unless this gene is disabled, but its activity also drives aging.
4.08
650
p53 Summary
p53 88%
Cancer cannot start unless this gene is disabled, but its activity also drives aging.
by Sue Armstrong 2014
4.08
650 ratings
The Science and Technology of Growing Young
by Sergey Young • 2021
Aging is treatable: the science that could let you live to 200, and what to do today.
3.96
538
The Science and Technology of Growing Young Summary
The Science and Technology of Growing Young 88%
Aging is treatable: the science that could let you live to 200, and what to do today.
by Sergey Young 2021
3.96
538 ratings
The 10000 Year Explosion
by Gregory Cochran • 2009
Agriculture rewired the human genome faster than anything in six million years.
3.94
2k+
The 10000 Year Explosion Summary
The 10000 Year Explosion 88%
Agriculture rewired the human genome faster than anything in six million years.
by Gregory Cochran 2009
3.94
2k+ ratings
Fantastic Voyage
by Ray Kurzweil • 2004
Stay healthy long enough for biotechnology and nanotech to make death optional.
3.87
920
Fantastic Voyage Summary
Fantastic Voyage 88%
Stay healthy long enough for biotechnology and nanotech to make death optional.
by Ray Kurzweil 2004
3.87
920 ratings
The AI Revolution in Medicine
by Peter Lee • 2023
GPT-4 can diagnose, comfort patients, and fight burnout. Nobody knows if it truly understands.
3.87
548
The AI Revolution in Medicine Summary
The AI Revolution in Medicine 88%
GPT-4 can diagnose, comfort patients, and fight burnout. Nobody knows if it truly understands.
by Peter Lee 2023
3.87
548 ratings
Everyone Is African
by Daniel J. Fairbanks • 2015
Race isn't in your genes. Africa is, for everyone, and the science is unequivocal.
4.12
144
Everyone Is African Summary
Everyone Is African 88%
Race isn't in your genes. Africa is, for everyone, and the science is unequivocal.
by Daniel J. Fairbanks 2015
4.12
144 ratings
The Song of the Cell
by Siddhartha Mukherjee • 2022
We are 37 trillion cells in conversation. Learning that language has already cured the incurable.
4.29
16k+
The Song of the Cell Summary
The Song of the Cell 88%
We are 37 trillion cells in conversation. Learning that language has already cured the incurable.
by Siddhartha Mukherjee 2022
4.29
16k+ ratings
The Cancer Code
by Jason Fung • 2020
Cancer is not genetic error but an ancient survival program. Its metabolic weakness is the key.
4.44
3k+
The Cancer Code Summary
The Cancer Code 88%
Cancer is not genetic error but an ancient survival program. Its metabolic weakness is the key.
by Jason Fung 2020
4.44
3k+ ratings
The Ozone Miracle
by Frank Shallenberger • 2017
Oxygen use predicts disease risk with striking accuracy. The home ozone protocols that restore it.
4.28
123
The Ozone Miracle Summary
The Ozone Miracle 88%
Oxygen use predicts disease risk with striking accuracy. The home ozone protocols that restore it.
by Frank Shallenberger 2017
4.28
123 ratings
Herbs and Nutrients for Neurologic Disorders
by Sidney J. Kurn • 2008
Herbs and nutrients that target the shared mechanisms behind Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, MS, and more.
3.60
25
Herbs and Nutrients for Neurologic Disorders Summary
Herbs and Nutrients for Neurologic Disorders 88%
Herbs and nutrients that target the shared mechanisms behind Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, MS, and more.
by Sidney J. Kurn 2008
3.60
25 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 88%
The single biggest influence on who you are is your DNA; the rest is mostly chance.
by Robert Plomin 2018
3.94
2k+ ratings
The Catalyst
by Thomas R. Cech • 2024
DNA is famous. RNA built life, runs complexity, and will drive the next medical revolution.
4.28
831
The Catalyst Summary
The Catalyst 88%
DNA is famous. RNA built life, runs complexity, and will drive the next medical revolution.
by Thomas R. Cech 2024
4.28
831 ratings
The Innovator's Prescription
by Clayton M. Christensen • 2008
Three incompatible business models live inside every hospital. Separating them is the cure.
4.20
1k+
The Innovator's Prescription Summary
The Innovator's Prescription 88%
Three incompatible business models live inside every hospital. Separating them is the cure.
by Clayton M. Christensen 2008
4.20
1k+ ratings
Gene Machine
by Venki Ramakrishnan • 2018
A physicist entered biology's most cutthroat race, solved a million-atom machine, and won the Nobel.
4.00
2k+
Gene Machine Summary
Gene Machine 88%
A physicist entered biology's most cutthroat race, solved a million-atom machine, and won the Nobel.
by Venki Ramakrishnan 2018
4.00
2k+ ratings
Adaptable
by Herman Pontzer • 2025
Your hunter-gatherer body struggles with modern life, and chronic disease is the result.
3.96
221
Adaptable Summary
Adaptable 88%
Your hunter-gatherer body struggles with modern life, and chronic disease is the result.
by Herman Pontzer 2025
3.96
221 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 88%
Your DNA isn't sealed: daily choices edit it, and the edits can be inherited.
by Tim Spector 2012
3.73
458 ratings
Surgery, The Ultimate Placebo
by Ian Harris • 2016
Many common surgeries work no better than a fake incision: a surgeon reveals the evidence.
4.16
196
Surgery, The Ultimate Placebo Summary
Surgery, The Ultimate Placebo 88%
Many common surgeries work no better than a fake incision: a surgeon reveals the evidence.
by Ian Harris 2016
4.16
196 ratings
AI Doctor
by Ronald M. Razmi • 2024
Where AI actually works in medicine, what blocks it, and how to find the real opportunities.
4.28
7k+
AI Doctor Summary
AI Doctor 88%
Where AI actually works in medicine, what blocks it, and how to find the real opportunities.
by Ronald M. Razmi 2024
4.28
7k+ 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 88%
Leptin resistance blinds your brain to its energy stores; the fix starts with ice and oysters.
by Jack Kruse 2013
4.20
410 ratings
Tripping Over the Truth
by Travis Christofferson • 2014
Cancer's real weakness may not be genetic. It may be metabolic: what tumors eat to survive.
4.53
952
Tripping Over the Truth Summary
Tripping Over the Truth 88%
Cancer's real weakness may not be genetic. It may be metabolic: what tumors eat to survive.
by Travis Christofferson 2014
4.53
952 ratings
How to Read a Paper
by Trisha Greenhalgh • 1999
From p-values to meta-analyses: critical skills to judge a study, no statistics degree required.
4.02
378
How to Read a Paper Summary
How to Read a Paper 88%
From p-values to meta-analyses: critical skills to judge a study, no statistics degree required.
by Trisha Greenhalgh 1999
4.02
378 ratings
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