Biology
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23 books in this category
Genome
Matt Ridley
Explores each human chromosome to discuss genes and their roles in human history, biology, and evolution.
The Vital Question
Nick Lane
Explores the origins of life, examining how energy flow drives biological processes.
The Red Queen
Matt Ridley
Discusses the evolutionary arms race, focusing on how competition shapes biological traits and social behaviors.
The Double Helix
James D. Watson Ph.D.
Watson’s personal account of the discovery of the DNA structure, highlighting the process and controversies behind scientific breakthroughs.
The Blind Watchmaker
Richard Dawkins
Explores the process of evolution, emphasizing natural selection as a "blind" force that shapes complex life forms.
The Origin of Species
Charles Darwin
The foundational text on evolutionary biology, introducing the theory of natural selection.
Molecular Biology of the Cell
Bruce Alberts
A comprehensive textbook on cell biology, covering molecular mechanisms and cellular functions.
Nature Via Nurture
Matt Ridley
Discusses the interplay between genetics and environment, challenging the nature vs. nurture debate.
I Contain Multitudes
Ed Yong
Explores the role of microbes in our lives, offering insights into how they impact health, ecosystems, and evolution.
A Planet of Viruses
Carl Zimmer
Explores the role of viruses in nature and human health, covering topics from pandemics to viral evolution.
36 Lectures in Biology
S.E. Luria
A series of lectures on fundamental concepts in biology, covering topics from genetics to molecular biology.
The Earth's Biosphere
Vaclav Smil
Analyzes Earth's biosphere and the human impact on ecosystems, emphasizing sustainability and environmental balance.
Molecular Biology of the Gene
James Watson
An authoritative textbook on molecular biology, covering fundamental concepts of genetics and cell biology.
Life Ascending
Nick Lane
Explores the evolutionary processes behind life’s major developments, from DNA to complex cells.
River Out of Eden
Richard Dawkins
Explores the theory of evolution from a genetic perspective, presenting it as a "river of DNA" over generations.
Immune
Philipp Dettmer
An accessible, illustrated guide to the immune system and how it protects us.
The Beak of the Finch
Jonathan Weiner
Chronicles evolutionary research on the Galápagos finches and Darwin’s theory of natural selection.
Virus
Marilyn J. Roossinck
An accessible exploration of viruses, their diversity, and their roles in ecosystems.
The Serengeti Rules
Sean B. Carroll
Explores biological rules that govern ecosystems and human health.
Parasite Rex
Carl Zimmer
Examines the world of parasites and their role in evolution and ecosystems.
The Way Life Works
Mahlon Hoagland
Explains biological concepts and the science of life in an accessible way.
What is Life?
Erwin Schrodinger
Discusses the nature of life from a physicist's perspective, influencing modern biology.
Life on the Edge
Johnjoe McFadden
Discusses quantum biology and its implications for understanding life and consciousness.