Cambridge University Press

An accessible introduction to how DNA ancestry tests work, what they can be used for, and the associated ethical issues.

An easy-to-understand explanation of what a couple need to conceive, and how to deal with problems.

An accessible but rigorous introduction to genes for non-experts, explaining what genes are and what they can and cannot do.

An accessible exploration of scientific explanation and how it leads to knowledge and understanding of the world.

An authoritative account of human evolution, explaining the nature of the evidence and providing a new interpretation.

This accessible book explains the origins, evolution, and nature of intelligence, from single cells to human culture and cognition.

Explores the possible nature of extraterrestrial life, and how similar it may be to life on Earth.

Introduces the diverse roles metaphors play in the life sciences and highlights their significance for theory, communication, and education.

Introduces the diverse roles metaphors play in the life sciences and highlights their significance for theory, communication, and education.