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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 93%
The molecular logic unifying water, ATP, genes, and signals into the machinery of life.
by Harvey F. Lodish 1992
4.11
730 ratings
The Machinery of Life
by David S. Goodsell • 1992
A molecular biologist's watercolors reveal the nanoscale machines running every cell in your body.
4.43
741
The Machinery of Life Summary
The Machinery of Life 91%
A molecular biologist's watercolors reveal the nanoscale machines running every cell in your body.
by David S. Goodsell 1992
4.43
741 ratings
Molecular Biology of the Cell
by Bruce Alberts • 1983
Every cell in your body runs the same operating system. This is its complete manual.
4.36
3k+
Molecular Biology of the Cell Summary
Molecular Biology of the Cell 91%
Every cell in your body runs the same operating system. This is its complete manual.
by Bruce Alberts 1983
4.36
3k+ 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
Principles of Biochemistry
by Albert L. Lehninger • 1970
Four weak forces hold every cell together. The rest of biochemistry is just their consequences.
4.17
3k+
Principles of Biochemistry Summary
Principles of Biochemistry 91%
Four weak forces hold every cell together. The rest of biochemistry is just their consequences.
by Albert L. Lehninger 1970
4.17
3k+ 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 91%
How a bacterial defense system handed us the power to rewrite our own evolution.
by Walter Isaacson 2021
4.28
42k+ 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 91%
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
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 91%
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
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 90%
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
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 90%
DNA testing, gene therapy, GMOs: what the headlines miss about how they'll actually affect you.
by Glenn McGee 2004
3.60
5 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 90%
We are 37 trillion cells in conversation. Learning that language has already cured the incurable.
by Siddhartha Mukherjee 2022
4.29
16k+ ratings
Introducción a la biología celular
by Bruce Alberts • 1997
How a four-letter code builds proteins, fuels cells, and sometimes causes cancer.
3.96
873
Introducción a la biología celular Summary
Introducción a la biología celular 90%
How a four-letter code builds proteins, fuels cells, and sometimes causes cancer.
by Bruce Alberts 1997
3.96
873 ratings
The Double Helix
by James D. Watson • 1968
A stolen X-ray glance, a rival's blunder, and a lunchtime insight that unveiled the double helix.
3.84
20k+
The Double Helix Summary
The Double Helix 90%
A stolen X-ray glance, a rival's blunder, and a lunchtime insight that unveiled the double helix.
by James D. Watson 1968
3.84
20k+ 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 90%
Oxygen use predicts disease risk with striking accuracy. The home ozone protocols that restore it.
by Frank Shallenberger 2017
4.28
123 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 90%
Genes don't give orders; cells decide for themselves. Biology's central metaphor was wrong.
by Philip Ball 2023
4.21
651 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
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 90%
A second code sits above your genes, translating hunger, stress, and touch into biology.
by Nessa Carey 2011
4.05
5k+ 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 89%
Cancer cannot start unless this gene is disabled, but its activity also drives aging.
by Sue Armstrong 2014
4.08
650 ratings
The Sinatra Solution
by Stephen T. Sinatra • 2005
Your heart fails when it runs out of cellular fuel. The fix isn't statins.
4.39
171
The Sinatra Solution Summary
The Sinatra Solution 89%
Your heart fails when it runs out of cellular fuel. The fix isn't statins.
by Stephen T. Sinatra 2005
4.39
171 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 89%
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
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 89%
Humans are taking control of evolution; the tools to design our children are already here.
by Jamie Metzl 2019
3.97
4k+ ratings
Kuby Immunology, Sixth Edition
by Thomas J. Kindt • 2002
How the body's cellular army learns to recognize a universe of pathogens without harming the host.
4.24
329
Kuby Immunology, Sixth Edition Summary
Kuby Immunology, Sixth Edition 89%
How the body's cellular army learns to recognize a universe of pathogens without harming the host.
by Thomas J. Kindt 2002
4.24
329 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 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
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
The Alpha Lipoic Acid Breakthrough
by Burt Berkson • 1998
It enters every cell, neutralizes toxins, heals nerves; the protocol that puts it to work.
4.14
78
The Alpha Lipoic Acid Breakthrough Summary
The Alpha Lipoic Acid Breakthrough 89%
It enters every cell, neutralizes toxins, heals nerves; the protocol that puts it to work.
by Burt Berkson 1998
4.14
78 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 89%
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
The Healing Factor - Vitamin C Against Disease
by Irwin Stone • 2017
A genetic defect stops humans from making vitamin C. Correction takes grams, not milligrams.
3.50
4
The Healing Factor - Vitamin C Against Disease Summary
The Healing Factor - Vitamin C Against Disease 89%
A genetic defect stops humans from making vitamin C. Correction takes grams, not milligrams.
by Irwin Stone 2017
3.50
4 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 89%
DNA is famous. RNA built life, runs complexity, and will drive the next medical revolution.
by Thomas R. Cech 2024
4.28
831 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 89%
Your family cancer history is a message; decode it and reduce your risk before diagnosis.
by Theodora Ross 2016
4.11
190 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 89%
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
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 89%
Depression and schizophrenia as nutrient deficiencies: the lab markers and the targeted supplements.
by William J. Walsh 2012
4.09
712 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 89%
The immune system is a mediator, not an army. Its balance governs cancer, allergies, and longevity.
by Matt Richtel 2019
4.07
6k+ 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 89%
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
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
Textbook of Medical Physiology
by Arthur C. Guyton • 1969
How the body works, from cells to systems: the definitive physiology textbook for medical training.
4.25
3k+
Textbook of Medical Physiology Summary
Textbook of Medical Physiology 89%
How the body works, from cells to systems: the definitive physiology textbook for medical training.
by Arthur C. Guyton 1969
4.25
3k+ 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 89%
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 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 89%
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
Darwin's Black Box
by Michael J. Behe • 1996
A mousetrap stops working when one part is missing. So do the molecular machines inside every cell.
3.78
4k+
Darwin's Black Box Summary
Darwin's Black Box 89%
A mousetrap stops working when one part is missing. So do the molecular machines inside every cell.
by Michael J. Behe 1996
3.78
4k+ 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
The Good Virus
by Tom Ireland • 2023
Bacteria-eating viruses saved lives for a century. Then the West abandoned them as antibiotics rose.
4.38
669
The Good Virus Summary
The Good Virus 89%
Bacteria-eating viruses saved lives for a century. Then the West abandoned them as antibiotics rose.
by Tom Ireland 2023
4.38
669 ratings
Longshot
by David Heath • 2022
338 days from sequence to shot. The twenty years of failure that made it possible.
4.16
140
Longshot Summary
Longshot 89%
338 days from sequence to shot. The twenty years of failure that made it possible.
by David Heath 2022
4.16
140 ratings
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
by Gerard J. Tortora • 1942
The human body from atoms to organism: anatomy and physiology taught as one inseparable whole.
4.15
1k+
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology Summary
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 89%
The human body from atoms to organism: anatomy and physiology taught as one inseparable whole.
by Gerard J. Tortora 1942
4.15
1k+ ratings
Curing the Incurable
by Thomas E. Levy • 2002
A vitamin cured sixty straight polio cases. The world forgot. The dosing that erases infections.
4.39
158
Curing the Incurable Summary
Curing the Incurable 89%
A vitamin cured sixty straight polio cases. The world forgot. The dosing that erases infections.
by Thomas E. Levy 2002
4.39
158 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 89%
Stay healthy long enough for biotechnology and nanotech to make death optional.
by Ray Kurzweil 2004
3.87
920 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
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 88%
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
Oxygen
by Nick Lane • 2002
The molecule that powers every breath you take is also rusting you from the inside out.
4.13
3k+
Oxygen Summary
Oxygen 88%
The molecule that powers every breath you take is also rusting you from the inside out.
by Nick Lane 2002
4.13
3k+ ratings
Fat for Fuel
by Joseph Mercola • 2017
Cancer isn't a genetic lottery; it's a metabolic malfunction. Change your fuel, change your fate.
3.99
2k+
Fat for Fuel Summary
Fat for Fuel 88%
Cancer isn't a genetic lottery; it's a metabolic malfunction. Change your fuel, change your fate.
by Joseph Mercola 2017
3.99
2k+ ratings
Visions
by Michio Kaku • 2011
When quantum physics, computing, and genetics converge, the 21st century truly begins.
4.03
2k+
Visions Summary
Visions 88%
When quantum physics, computing, and genetics converge, the 21st century truly begins.
by Michio Kaku 2011
4.03
2k+ ratings
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