The violinist's thumb : and other lost tales of love, war, and genius, as written by our genetic code

"There's enough DNA in our bodies to stretch roughly to Pluto and back. Somewhere in the tangle of strands are the answers to many historical mysteries about human beings. As we make advances in DNA mapping and modifications, genetics will continue to be the hottest topic in science, shaping the very makeup of our bodies and the world around us. The author uses a combination of science, history, and cultural context to reveals the secrets of our...