{"title":"Russell Bonduriansky","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the intriguing world of genetics and evolution with the works of Russell Bonduriansky. As a notable researcher and author, Bonduriansky delves into the complexities of heredity, challenging traditional notions and presenting cutting-edge insights that captivate both science enthusiasts and curious minds alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his acclaimed works is \u003cem\u003eExtended Heredity\u003c\/em\u003e, where Bonduriansky, in collaboration with other experts, explores transformative ideas about how traits are passed from one generation to the next. This book sheds light on non-genetic factors and their significant roles in shaping organisms, offering a refreshing perspective within the ever-evolving field of genetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBonduriansky's writing is rooted in a passion for the natural world and a desire to broaden our understanding of biological inheritance. His books, firmly planted in the \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e category, are both enlightening and accessible, making complex scientific concepts approachable for readers of all backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an avid reader of evolutionary biology or just starting your journey into the wonders of science, Russell Bonduriansky's collection promises to expand your horizons and deepen your appreciation for the natural mechanisms that shape life as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"extended-heredity-by-russell-bonduriansky-9780691204147","title":"Extended Heredity","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere is much more to heredity than genes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor much of the twentieth century, it was assumed that genes alone mediate the transmission of biological information across generations and provide the raw material for natural selection. Yet, it's now clear that genes are not the only basis of heredity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eExtended Heredity\u003c\/i\u003e, evolutionary biologists Russell Bonduriansky and Troy Day explore the latest research showing that what happens during our lifetimes—and even our parents' and grandparents' lifetimes—can influence the features of our descendants. Based on this evidence, Bonduriansky and Day develop an extended concept of heredity that upends ideas about how traits can and cannot be transmitted across generations, opening the door to a new understanding of inheritance, evolution, and even human health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'The most compelling and accessible account of this topic to date.' - Kevin Laland, \u003ci\u003eScience\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'The authors make a persuasive case that genes are not the only determinants of Darwinian evolution.' - Steven Henikoff, \u003ci\u003eCurrent Biology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854513230060,"sku":"9780691204147","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2a5a77022b241499768740ec6519e32b.jpg?v=1759269333"},{"product_id":"extended-heredity-by-russell-bonduriansky-9780691157672","title":"Extended Heredity","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow genes are not the only basis of heredity—and what this means for evolution, human life, and disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor much of the twentieth century, it was assumed that genes alone mediate the transmission of biological information across generations and provide the raw material for natural selection. In \u003cem\u003eExtended Heredity\u003c\/em\u003e, leading evolutionary biologists Russell Bonduriansky and Troy Day challenge this premise. Drawing on the latest research, they demonstrate that what happens during our lifetimes—and even our grandparents' and great-grandparents' lifetimes—can influence the features of our descendants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the basis of these discoveries, Bonduriansky and Day develop an extended concept of heredity that upends ideas about how traits can and cannot be transmitted across generations. By examining the history of the gene-centred view in modern biology and reassessing fundamental tenets of evolutionary theory, Bonduriansky and Day show that non-genetic inheritance—involving epigenetic, environmental, behavioural, and cultural factors—could play an important role in evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe discovery of non-genetic inheritance therefore has major implications for key questions in evolutionary biology, as well as human health. \u003cem\u003eExtended Heredity\u003c\/em\u003e reappraises long-held ideas and opens the door to a new understanding of inheritance and evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854513426668,"sku":"9780691157672","price":83.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/552f06c2b6e30d3633ef9b42ff4ce685.jpg?v=1759269329"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/russell-bonduriansky.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}