Alfonso Martinez Arias
The Master Builder: How the New Science of the Cell is Rewriting the Story of Life
The Master Builder: How the New Science of the Cell is Rewriting the Story of Life
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Our cells define who we are, as revealed by groundbreaking research by Alfonso Martinez Arias. Our identities are shaped by the interconnections between cells, creating something greater than its parts and connecting us to the fertilized egg and the billions of years of our planet's history.
Format: Hardback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 17 August 2023
Publisher: John Murray Press
The biological answer to the question of who we are has traditionally been our genes. However, leading biologist Alfonso Martinez Arias challenges this notion by arguing that our cells define us. Through groundbreaking research, he reveals that we are composed of a complex and constantly rearranging symphony of cells that possess the ability to count, feel, and give form to our bodies. While DNA is crucial, it does not explain why certain characteristics such as the location of our heart, the number of fingers we have, the uniqueness of our fingerprints, or the possibility of a mother not sharing DNA with her children exist.
At the core of this new understanding of life lies a powerful concept: our identities are shaped by the interconnections between cells, working cooperatively to create something greater than their individual parts. This unbroken lineage connects us to the fertilized egg from which we developed and spans billions of years of our planet's history, back to the very first cell of life on Earth.
The Master Builder, a sweeping revision of both the present and the history of life, presents a new paradigm for understanding biology. It challenges our previous notions and transforms our approach to understanding our origins, our shape, and our future as individuals, a species, and the community of life itself. By delving into the intricate details of cell interactions and their role in shaping our lives, this book offers a fresh perspective on the complex tapestry of life.
Weight: 566g
Dimension: 162 x 242 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399809924
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