Book description
A cutting-edge new vision of biology that will revise our concept of what life itself is, how to enhance it, and what possibilities it offers. Biology is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. Several aspects of the standard picture of how life works--the idea of the genome as a blueprint, of genes as instructions for building an organism, of proteins as precisely tailored molecular machines, of cells as entities with fixed identities, and more--have been exposed as incomplete, misleading, or wrong. In How Life Works, Philip Ball explores the new biology, revealing life to be a far richer, more ingenious affair than we had guessed. Ball explains that there is no unique place to look for an answer to this question: life is a system of many levels--genes, proteins, cells, tissues, and body modules such as the immune system and the nervous system--each with its own rules and principles. How Life Works explains how these levels operate, interface, and work together (most of the time). With this knowledge come new possibilities. Today we can redesign and reconfigure living systems, tissues, and organisms. We can reprogram cells, for instance, to carry out new tasks and grow into structures not seen in the natural world. As we discover the conditions that dictate the forms into which cells organize themselves, our ability to guide and select the outcomes becomes ever more extraordinary. Some researchers believe that ultimately we will be able to regenerate limbs and organs, and perhaps even create new life forms that evolution has never imagined. Incorporating the latest research and insights, How Life Works is a sweeping journey into this new frontier of the life sciences, a realm that will reshape our understanding of life as we know it.
Pyscho Hun
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Devine Melon
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Raid Bucker
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Flyswat Briggs
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Feral Filly
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Santa's Little Helper
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Solitaire
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Leaf Assassin
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Chapstick
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Greek Rifle
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Baby Spell
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Pyscho Hun
This app has turned my long walks into delightful literary adventures. I can't imagine my day without a dose of literature from this app. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer. It enhances the clarity of recordings and makes my listening sessions more enjoyable. The voice boost feature is amazing. It makes every word crystal clear.
Sneaky Lady
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Cali Yacht
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Moon Cricket
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Stud muffin
The smart recommendation feature keeps surprising me with books I never knew I'd love. ListenBook has broadened my horizons by introducing me to a diverse range of audiobooks. It's a gateway to endless knowledge, entertainment, and inspiration. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. Itβs a unique feature.
Lightweight
ListenBook Pro takes my experience to the next level. Unlimited audiobook length, noise reduction, and voice tone adjustment? Count me in! ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fascinating way to add a personal touch to my audiobook journey. This app is a game-changer for audiobook enthusiasts. The interface is intuitive, and the playback is seamless! Looping playback is a valuable study tool. It helps me grasp complex content and retain information. ListenBook has made my daily commutes so much more enjoyable. I look forward to listening every day!
Chuckles
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Shwatson
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Old Orange Eyes
The chapters feature on ListenBook enhances my audiobook exploration β it's like flipping through pages. I can't get enough of this app's convenience β it has turned my audiobook journey into a delightful habit. Simplifying my audiobook experience β this app's design is a game-changer. Navigating through chapters is a breeze with ListenBook. It's easy to jump to specific sections.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience