Some Assembly Required
Decoding Four Billion Years of Life, from Ancient Fossils to DNA
by:
Neil Shubin
in:
Biology
Summary:
The book explores the deep history of life on Earth, tracing the connections between ancient fossils and the genetic makeup of modern organisms. It delves into the discoveries in paleontology and genetics that reveal how complex creatures evolved from simpler ancestors over billions of years.
Key points:
1. Evo-Devo: The book explores "evo-devo," the study of how developmental changes in an organism can influence evolution.
Books similar to "Some Assembly Required":
Your Inner Fish
Neil Shubin
Campbell Essential Biology
Eric J. Simon|Jean L. Dickey|Jane B. Reece
The Ancestor's Tale
Richard Dawkins
Biology For Dummies
René Fester Kratz
Biology
Inc. BarCharts
A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth
Henry Gee
The Greatest Show on Earth
Richard Dawkins
Darwin's Doubt
Stephen C. Meyer
The Beak of the Finch
Jonathan Weiner
Vital Question
Nick Lane