Neanderthal Man

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In Search of Lost Genomes

By Svante Paabo

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Neanderthal Man by Svante Paabo is a fascinating memoir that details the pioneering journey of unlocking the genetic code of Neanderthals. Paabo shares his personal and professional experiences in the field of ancient DNA research, shedding light on the groundbreaking discoveries that illuminated the connections between ancient hominids and modern humans. With a blend of science and storytelling, the book provides an intriguing look into the challenges and triumphs faced during this scientific adventure.
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If you're fascinated by human evolution and love a blend of science and personal memoirs, this biography detailing the journey to uncover our ancient relatives may captivate you. The author's pioneering research sheds light on the intricacies of genetics, while providing a personal glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of scientific discovery.

Neanderthal Man

A preeminent geneticist hunts the Neanderthal genome to answer the biggest question of them all: what does it mean to be human?

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Neanderthal Man is one of Amazon's top 100 books of 2014.

The book tells the story of geneticist Svante Paabo's mission to answer a crucial question: what can we learn from the genomes of our closest evolutionary relatives? Beginning with the study of DNA in Egyptian mummies in the early 1980s and culminating in the sequencing of the Neanderthal genome in 2010, Neanderthal Man describes the events, intrigues, failures, and triumphs of these scientifically rich years through the lens of the pioneer and inventor of the field of ancient DNA.

We learn that Neanderthal genes offer a unique window into the lives of our hominid relatives and may hold the key to unlocking the mystery of why humans survived while Neanderthals went extinct. Paabo's findings have not only redrawn our family tree but also recast the fundamentals of human history, the biological beginnings of fully modern Homo sapiens, the direct ancestors of all people alive today.

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Neanderthal Man by Svante Paabo offers a compelling narrative of the author's groundbreaking work in ancient DNA research. Critics have praised its combination of scientific intricacy and personal storytelling, noting that Paabo manages to make complex scientific processes accessible and engaging for readers. Through riveting personal anecdotes and detailed scientific exposition, the book offers insights into human evolution and the competitive and collaborative nature of scientific discovery.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780465054954

Publisher: Basic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 March 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Basic Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 142.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Svante Paabo is the founder of the field of ancient DNA. The director of the department of genetics at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Paabo has been featured in the New York Times, Newsweek, National Geographic, and The Economist, as well as on NPR, PBS, and BBC. In 2009 Time named him one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. Paabo lives in Leipzig, Germany.