Frank Ryan è un medico consulente e un innovativo biologo evolutivo. Ha introdotto i concetti di simbiosi aggressiva in virologia e quelli di creatività genomica e genoma umano ollobiontico nella storia dell'evoluzione umana. Il suo principale interesse scientifico è stato il pioniere del concetto di virus come simbionti, colmando così il divario tra virologia evolutiva e simbiology. Ha anche un interesse significativo nell'evoluzione del genoma umano e nelle sue implicazioni per la medicina.
Four young people have slipped from our world into the enchanted land of Tir in this 'epic adventure that just does not stop!' (Glenda A. Bixler on Authorsden), where they must face a malicious demigod and an evil witch.
Your genome lies at the very heart of your make-up. It determines how you came to be from the fertilised egg to the adult human. This book sets out to explain your genome from first principles all the way to the modern application of such knowledge to personalised medicine. Ryan assumes no prior knowledge whatsoever in his reader. He begins with the discovery of DNA, and the personalities involved, then, in a simple and entertaining way, he expands the readers knowledge to every aspect of how the genome evolved, how it is structured and how it works, from the fertilised egg right to the mature adult. He includes the strangest portions, like the viruses, the master controllers scientists call epigenetics. He also offers a solution to great mysteries, such as the fate of the Neanderthals. He makes use of analogies including a wonderful ultramicroscopic steam train and invites the reader to join him in travelling through the mysterious landscape of the genome on the twin rail track of the reader's own DNA. From this basis of understanding, we learn about the genetic basis of diseases, such as MS and cancer, and how this may be rectified as our understanding increases.
A fascinating and long overdue examination of viruses - from what they are and what they do, to the vital role they have played in human history.
Four young men and women fell into the magical land of Tir through a mysterious portal in Ireland - and now the fate of two worlds lies on their shoulders in this 'enthralling' (LA Times) and 'fast-paced, action-packed and truly fantastical journey' (Fantasy Book Review). číst celé
London has fallen to the Tyrant and now war threatens both Earth and the magical land of Ti-r. The fate of both worlds lies in the hands of five teenagers in this 'enthalling' epic (Los Angeles Times)
Exploring the complex nature of viruses, this book delves into their characteristics, functions, and significant impact on human history. It highlights the essential roles viruses have played, offering a comprehensive understanding of their influence on health, society, and the environment. This examination sheds light on the often-overlooked importance of viruses in shaping our world.
A virologist's insight into how viruses evolve and why global epidemics are inevitable In 1993 a previously healthy young man was drowning in the middle of a desert, in fluids produced by his own lungs. This was the beginning of the terrifying Sin Nombre hantavirus epidemic and the start of a scientific journey that would forever change our understanding of what it means to be human. After witnessing the Sin Nombre outbreak, Dr Frank Ryan began researching viral evolution and was astonished to discover that it's inextricable from the evolution of all life on Earth. From AIDS and Ebola to the common cold, Ryan explores the role of the virus within every ecosystem on the planet. His gripping conclusions shed new light on the natural world, proving that what doesn't kill you really does make you (and your species) stronger.
The extraordinary role of viruses in evolution and how this is revolutionising biology and medicine.
Willpower. You've either got it or not, right? Wrong! Willpower can be taught and learned just like any other skill, and it's something that can be trained and strengthened. This book shows you in seven easy steps how to improve your willpower
Four teenagers are drawn from an Irish mountaintop into an enchanted land and gifted with great powers: but with power comes responsibility, and a vast evil has noticed their arrival . . . 'The best fantasy novel I've ever read . . . an epic adventure that just does not stop!' said Glenda A. Bixler on Authorsden!
