Fly: The Unsung Hero of Twentieth Century Science
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Author: Martin Brookes
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 244
In ten weeks, one female fruit fly can produce more descendants than there are people on Earth. Some fruit flies are born without genitals- scientists call these mutants "Ken and Barbie"- whereas others are born with their legs on their heads. They can be trained by punishment and reward, and have a work-and-rest schedule based on the 24-hour clock. They can become addicted to crack cocaine. Males have toxic semen, which is bad news for females: too much sex can kill them. And there are more than 1,000 species living in Hawaii. The amazing fruit fly is, in fact, an unsung hero in the history of science. No popular account exists of the fruit fly or its pioneering role in many of this century's greatest discoveries. Fly corrects this poor public image by telling the story of modern biology- from genetics to evolution, physiology to ecology, medicine to psychology- through the life of a fly.
Author: Martin Brookes
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 244
In ten weeks, one female fruit fly can produce more descendants than there are people on Earth. Some fruit flies are born without genitals- scientists call these mutants "Ken and Barbie"- whereas others are born with their legs on their heads. They can be trained by punishment and reward, and have a work-and-rest schedule based on the 24-hour clock. They can become addicted to crack cocaine. Males have toxic semen, which is bad news for females: too much sex can kill them. And there are more than 1,000 species living in Hawaii. The amazing fruit fly is, in fact, an unsung hero in the history of science. No popular account exists of the fruit fly or its pioneering role in many of this century's greatest discoveries. Fly corrects this poor public image by telling the story of modern biology- from genetics to evolution, physiology to ecology, medicine to psychology- through the life of a fly.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Martin Brookes
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 244
In ten weeks, one female fruit fly can produce more descendants than there are people on Earth. Some fruit flies are born without genitals- scientists call these mutants "Ken and Barbie"- whereas others are born with their legs on their heads. They can be trained by punishment and reward, and have a work-and-rest schedule based on the 24-hour clock. They can become addicted to crack cocaine. Males have toxic semen, which is bad news for females: too much sex can kill them. And there are more than 1,000 species living in Hawaii. The amazing fruit fly is, in fact, an unsung hero in the history of science. No popular account exists of the fruit fly or its pioneering role in many of this century's greatest discoveries. Fly corrects this poor public image by telling the story of modern biology- from genetics to evolution, physiology to ecology, medicine to psychology- through the life of a fly.
Author: Martin Brookes
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 244
In ten weeks, one female fruit fly can produce more descendants than there are people on Earth. Some fruit flies are born without genitals- scientists call these mutants "Ken and Barbie"- whereas others are born with their legs on their heads. They can be trained by punishment and reward, and have a work-and-rest schedule based on the 24-hour clock. They can become addicted to crack cocaine. Males have toxic semen, which is bad news for females: too much sex can kill them. And there are more than 1,000 species living in Hawaii. The amazing fruit fly is, in fact, an unsung hero in the history of science. No popular account exists of the fruit fly or its pioneering role in many of this century's greatest discoveries. Fly corrects this poor public image by telling the story of modern biology- from genetics to evolution, physiology to ecology, medicine to psychology- through the life of a fly.
Fly: The Unsung Hero of Twentieth Century Science