Junk DNA

From the author of The Epigenetics Revolution, this book delves into the fascinating and evolving understanding of the human genome, focusing on the once-dismissed 'junk' DNA that comprises 98% of our genetic material. Nessa Carey explores the groundbreaking discoveries revealing how these regions influence a wide range of biological processes, diseases, and evolution, shedding light on an exciting frontier in human science. The narrative highlights the ongoing scientific debates and breakthroughs that are reshaping our comprehension of genetics more than half a century after DNA's structure was uncovered.