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The Ancestor's Tale: A Pilgrimage to the Dawn of Evolution

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by Richard Dawkins (Goodreads Author)

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Has the science in this book been superseded by epigenetics or genetics in general? Only 9 years have passed, but Darwin didn't see seem to see the new science coming either.
Yan Wong As a coauthor of this book with Richard Dawkins, I should point out that there is a new edition (2016) which deals with advances in genetics (especial…moreAs a coauthor of this book with Richard Dawkins, I should point out that there is a new edition (2016) which deals with advances in genetics (especially genomics), and does a brief analysis of Richard's genome, which I have here on disk. As for epigenetics, you might like to read our take on it at http://www.ancestorstale.net/MousesEp...(less)
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How significant is the difference between the first and second edition?
Bob There are many updates in the second edition, with some tales being completely replaced by newer ones due to progress in the field. I'd recommend the …moreThere are many updates in the second edition, with some tales being completely replaced by newer ones due to progress in the field. I'd recommend the second version to anyone.(less)
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