Category：Popular Science

The Secret Code of Life: Your first book about genetics 生命密码： 基因科学的第一本书

By Yin Ye

●A Popular Science Book on Genes for Ordinary People

This book comprises four sections and writes in simple term of challenging topics in life science.
Evolution of life, the section traces the evolution of human brain and its unending quest for rationality through structural changes. Science’s exquisite tale unfolds a captivating story within a flower garden, where plants employ ingenious reproduction strategies. It challenges gene-size hierarchies and explores genome size in higher species.
Genetic curses reveal the anguish and suffering caused by flawed genetic codes, while showcasing the potential brightness and solace offered by genetic technology.
A future shaped by technology delves into synthetic biology, readers explore the frontiers of stem cell capabilities, human cloning possibilities, and the profound impact of gut microbiota. This section offers awe-inspiring applications, reimagining life’s construction.

YIN Ye is the CEO of HuaDa Group and holds a Ph.D. from the University of Copenhagen. He’s a genomics researcher who, after graduating from university, joined the BGI Group. Throughout his career, he has managed and taken part in nearly a hundred international genomics collaborative projects. Notably, he played a significant role in research related to “SARS” and “COVID-19.” His contributions include over 60 research papers published in esteemed international academic journals, including “Nature.”