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The Double Helix The Double Helix (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as dna)
avg rating 3.83 — 20,321 ratings — published 1968
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The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy (Paperback)
by (shelved 17 times as dna)
avg rating 4.30 — 798 ratings — published 2016
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The Seven Daughters of Eve: The Science That Reveals Our Genetic Ancestry The Seven Daughters of Eve: The Science That Reveals Our Genetic Ancestry (Hardcover)
by (shelved 15 times as dna)
avg rating 4.00 — 7,715 ratings — published 2001
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The Lost Family: How DNA Testing Is Uncovering Secrets, Reuniting Relatives, and Upending Who We Are The Lost Family: How DNA Testing Is Uncovering Secrets, Reuniting Relatives, and Upending Who We Are (Hardcover)
by (shelved 14 times as dna)
avg rating 4.00 — 3,356 ratings — published 2020
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The Gene: An Intimate History The Gene: An Intimate History (Hardcover)
by (shelved 13 times as dna)
avg rating 4.34 — 57,741 ratings — published 2016
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DNA: The Secret of Life DNA: The Secret of Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 13 times as dna)
avg rating 4.11 — 2,848 ratings — published 2002
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Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love (Hardcover)
by (shelved 12 times as dna)
avg rating 3.89 — 46,763 ratings — published 2019
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Who We Are and How We Got Here: Ancient DNA and the New Science of the Human Past Who We Are and How We Got Here: Ancient DNA and the New Science of the Human Past (Hardcover)
by (shelved 12 times as dna)
avg rating 4.14 — 6,319 ratings — published 2018
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The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race (Hardcover)
by (shelved 11 times as dna)
avg rating 4.28 — 42,572 ratings — published 2021
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The One (Dark Future #1) The One (Dark Future #1)
by (shelved 11 times as dna)
avg rating 4.08 — 353,887 ratings — published 2016
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A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived: The Stories in Our Genes A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived: The Stories in Our Genes (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.02 — 12,537 ratings — published 2016
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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.13 — 824,749 ratings — published 2010
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The Rosie Project (Don Tillman, #1) The Rosie Project (Don Tillman, #1)
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avg rating 4.01 — 605,982 ratings — published 2013
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The Violinist's Thumb: And Other Lost Tales of Love, War, and Genius, as Written by Our Genetic Code The Violinist's Thumb: And Other Lost Tales of Love, War, and Genius, as Written by Our Genetic Code (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 9 times as dna)
avg rating 4.01 — 11,106 ratings — published 2012
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Genome: The Autobiography of a Species in 23 Chapters Genome: The Autobiography of a Species in 23 Chapters (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.06 — 28,477 ratings — published 1999
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Jurassic Park (Jurassic Park, #1) Jurassic Park (Jurassic Park, #1)
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avg rating 4.14 — 1,093,133 ratings — published 1990
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Trace Your Roots with DNA: Using Genetic Tests to Explore Your Family Tree Trace Your Roots with DNA: Using Genetic Tests to Explore Your Family Tree (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.78 — 194 ratings — published 2004
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She Has Her Mother's Laugh: The Powers, Perversions, and Potential of Heredity She Has Her Mother's Laugh: The Powers, Perversions, and Potential of Heredity (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.15 — 7,632 ratings — published 2018
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The Cosmic Serpent: DNA and the Origins of Knowledge The Cosmic Serpent: DNA and the Origins of Knowledge (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.17 — 7,768 ratings — published 1998
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Darwin's Radio (Darwin's Radio, #1) Darwin's Radio (Darwin's Radio, #1)
by (shelved 7 times as dna)
avg rating 3.73 — 16,919 ratings — published 1999
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Your DNA Guide, the book : step-by-step plans to connect you with your family using your DNA Your DNA Guide, the book : step-by-step plans to connect you with your family using your DNA (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as dna)
avg rating 4.22 — 55 ratings — published 2020
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The Epigenetics Revolution The Epigenetics Revolution (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.05 — 5,538 ratings — published 2011
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The Salmon of Doubt: Hitchhiking the Galaxy One Last Time The Salmon of Doubt: Hitchhiking the Galaxy One Last Time (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as dna)
avg rating 3.94 — 31,273 ratings — published 2002
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Last Chance to See Last Chance to See (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as dna)
avg rating 4.32 — 26,595 ratings — published 1990
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Saxons, Vikings, and Celts: The Genetic Roots of Britain and Ireland Saxons, Vikings, and Celts: The Genetic Roots of Britain and Ireland (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as dna)
avg rating 3.86 — 2,220 ratings — published 2006
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The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul (Dirk Gently, #2) The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul (Dirk Gently, #2)
by (shelved 5 times as dna)
avg rating 4.03 — 90,258 ratings — published 1988
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The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as dna)
avg rating 3.91 — 18,000 ratings — published 2024
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Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 5 times as dna)
avg rating 4.46 — 71 ratings — published
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The Soulmate Equation The Soulmate Equation (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as dna)
avg rating 3.98 — 311,858 ratings — published 2021
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Some Assembly Required: Decoding Four Billion Years of Life, from Ancient Fossils to DNA Some Assembly Required: Decoding Four Billion Years of Life, from Ancient Fossils to DNA (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as dna)
avg rating 4.14 — 2,815 ratings — published 2020
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Genetic Genealogy in Practice Genetic Genealogy in Practice (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 5 times as dna)
avg rating 4.42 — 142 ratings — published 2016
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Neanderthal Man: In Search of Lost Genomes Neanderthal Man: In Search of Lost Genomes (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.08 — 3,511 ratings — published 2014
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Genetic Genealogy: The Basics and Beyond Genetic Genealogy: The Basics and Beyond (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 5 times as dna)
avg rating 3.92 — 118 ratings — published 2013
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The Selfish Gene The Selfish Gene (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.16 — 196,952 ratings — published 1976
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, #1) The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, #1)
by (shelved 5 times as dna)
avg rating 4.22 — 2,066,153 ratings — published 1979
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Don't Panic: The Official Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Companion Don't Panic: The Official Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Companion (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as dna)
avg rating 4.28 — 25,427 ratings — published 1986
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Her Hidden Genius Her Hidden Genius (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as dna)
avg rating 3.93 — 18,446 ratings — published 2022
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Hacking Darwin: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Humanity Hacking Darwin: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Humanity (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as dna)
avg rating 3.97 — 3,861 ratings — published 2019
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The Foundling: The True Story of a Kidnapping, a Family Secret, and My Search for the Real Me The Foundling: The True Story of a Kidnapping, a Family Secret, and My Search for the Real Me (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as dna)
avg rating 3.98 — 4,744 ratings — published 2017
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Blueprint: How DNA Makes Us Who We Are Blueprint: How DNA Makes Us Who We Are (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as dna)
avg rating 3.94 — 2,398 ratings — published 2018
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The Stranger in My Genes: A Memoir The Stranger in My Genes: A Memoir (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as dna)
avg rating 4.01 — 1,246 ratings — published 2016
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Finding Family: My Search for Roots and the Secrets in My DNA Finding Family: My Search for Roots and the Secrets in My DNA (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 4 times as dna)
avg rating 4.25 — 960 ratings — published 2012
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Guide to DNA Testing: How to Identify Ancestors, Confirm Relationships, and Measure Ethnic Ancestry through DNA Testing Guide to DNA Testing: How to Identify Ancestors, Confirm Relationships, and Measure Ethnic Ancestry through DNA Testing (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 4 times as dna)
avg rating 3.78 — 300 ratings — published 2014
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Life at the Speed of Light: From the Double Helix to the Dawn of Digital Life Life at the Speed of Light: From the Double Helix to the Dawn of Digital Life (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as dna)
avg rating 3.83 — 875 ratings — published 2013
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The Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter and Miracles The Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter and Miracles (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as dna)
avg rating 4.15 — 17,890 ratings — published 2005
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The Stuff of Life: A Graphic Guide to Genetics and DNA The Stuff of Life: A Graphic Guide to Genetics and DNA (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as dna)
avg rating 3.86 — 467 ratings — published 2008
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A Discovery of Witches (All Souls, #1) A Discovery of Witches (All Souls, #1)
by (shelved 4 times as dna)
avg rating 4.02 — 568,430 ratings — published 2011
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Signature in the Cell: DNA and the Evidence for Intelligent Design Signature in the Cell: DNA and the Evidence for Intelligent Design (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as dna)
avg rating 4.32 — 1,854 ratings — published 2009
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Carl Sagan
“The nitrogen in our DNA, the calcium in our teeth, the iron in our blood, the carbon in our apple pies were made in the interiors of collapsing stars. We are made of starstuff.”
Carl Sagan, Cosmos

D.S.   Smith
“Our DNA is coded to harmonise the frequency of the atoms we use to build ourselves. The frequencies of the subatomic particles making up the atoms are changed subtly enough to do this but not enough to change their structure. You could say throughout our development, from birth to death, our genes are composing a harmonic symphony that makes us what we are. It's what makes us individual; it's our life force, our soul.”
D.S. Smith, Unparalleled

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