Summary:
The book explores the revolutionary concept of horizontal gene transfer and its implications for the understanding of life's evolution, challenging the traditional tree-like model of biological lineage. It delves into the work of scientists like Carl Woese, who redefined the tree of life by discovering a third domain of life, and examines the complex, web-like nature of genetic inheritance across species.
Key points:
1. The book introduces horizontal gene transfer (HGT), a non-traditional gene transfer method, suggesting a web-like evolution instead of a tree-like one.
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