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His work provides an enlightening perspective, appealing to both avid science enthusiasts and those curious about the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy blending scientific expertise with engaging narrative, Troy Day's writings offer an accessible journey into the science of life, encouraging readers to contemplate the profound impact of heredity on the diversity and complexity of life as we know it. Whether you are a student of science or simply intrigued by the wonders of nature, Day’s books are an invaluable addition to your collection.\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. 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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\/troy-day.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}