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Control

The Dark History and Troubling Present of Eugenics

by Adam Rutherford ...

Narrated by Greg Patmore ...

Unabridged

7 hours 29 min

How did an obscure academic idea pave the way to the Holocaust within just fifty years?Control is a book about eugenics, what geneticist Adam Rutherford calls “a defining idea of the twentieth century.” Inspired by Darwin’s ideas about evolution, eugenics arose in Victorian England as a theory for molding the British population, and quickly spread to America, where it was embraced by presidents, ... Read more

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How did an obscure academic idea pave the way to the Holocaust within just fifty years?Control is a book about eugenics, what geneticist Adam Rutherford calls “a defining idea of the twentieth century.” Inspired by Darwin’s ideas about evolution, eugenics arose in Victorian England as a theory for molding the British population, and quickly spread to America, where it was embraced by presidents,
... Read more
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Biology of You, The: Your DNA, Your Blueprint

Understanding your genome - and what you can actually do with what it tells you

by Debra-Ann Smith ...

Narrated by Debra-Ann Smith ...

Series Audiobook 1 - THE BIOLOGY OF YOU
Unabridged

5 hours 31 min

Your genome is already shaping your health, your medication responses, and decisions being made about your biological data — right now, whether you know it or not.Most people have no idea what their genetic test results actually mean. Not because the science is hard, but because no one has explained it plainly — until now.***Your DNA, Your Blueprint***is a complete guide to understanding your ... Read more

$24.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Your genome is already shaping your health, your medication responses, and decisions being made about your biological data — right now, whether you know it or not.Most people have no idea what their genetic test results actually mean. Not because the science is hard, but because no one has explained it plainly — until now.***Your DNA, Your Blueprint***is a complete guide to understanding your
... Read more
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DNA Is Not Destiny

The Remarkable, Completely Misunderstood Relationship between You and Your Genes

by Steven J. Heine ...

Narrated by Stephen R. Thorne ...

Unabridged

10 hours 14 min

Around 250,000 people have had their genomes sequenced, and scientists expect that number to rise to one billion by 2025. Professor Steven J. Heine argues that the first thing we will do on receiving our DNA test results is to misinterpret them completely. Despite breathless (often lightly researched) media coverage about newly discovered "cancer" or "divorce" or "IQ" genes, the prospect of a DNA ... Read more

$35.72 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Around 250,000 people have had their genomes sequenced, and scientists expect that number to rise to one billion by 2025. Professor Steven J. Heine argues that the first thing we will do on receiving our DNA test results is to misinterpret them completely. Despite breathless (often lightly researched) media coverage about newly discovered "cancer" or "divorce" or "IQ" genes, the prospect of a DNA
... Read more
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The Dressmaker's Mirror

Sudden Death, Genetics, and a Jewish Family's Secret

by Susan Weiss Liebman ...

Narrated by Lisa S. Ware ...

Unabridged

8 hours 8 min

Experts agree on the value of genetic testing when there is a family history of disease, or if the patient has an illness frequently caused by a mutation. Knowing the disease mutation lets family members find out if they have it too and need preventive care. The book explains that doctors can order tests with genetic counseling at relatively low cost and how this will help them prescribe ... Read more

$28.84 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Experts agree on the value of genetic testing when there is a family history of disease, or if the patient has an illness frequently caused by a mutation. Knowing the disease mutation lets family members find out if they have it too and need preventive care. The book explains that doctors can order tests with genetic counseling at relatively low cost and how this will help them prescribe
... Read more
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Beyond Humanity: Artificial Intelligence and the Evolution of Posthuman Societies

by S Williams ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Alistair G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 13 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In an age where artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are reshaping the boundaries of what it means to be human, Beyond Humanity invites readers on a thought-provoking journey into the future of posthuman societies. This groundbreaking exploration delves into the science, ethics, and societal implications of advancements like genetic ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In an age where artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are reshaping the boundaries of what it means to be human, Beyond Humanity invites readers on a thought-provoking journey into the future of posthuman societies. This groundbreaking exploration delves into the science, ethics, and societal implications of advancements like genetic
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Precision Medicine Explained: How Genetics, Data, and Targeted Therapies Are Transforming Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

by Rachel Donnelly ...

Narrated by Rachel Donnelly ...

Unabridged

2 hours 11 min

Escape the frustration of one-size-fits-all healthcare with this medical nonfiction guide to genetic targeted therapies. Whether you are navigating a confusing new diagnosis or managing a chronic illness, this calm, accessible roadmap demystifies customized treatment. Transform health anxiety into quiet confidence as you learn exactly how your unique biology can dictate the best care.Empower ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Escape the frustration of one-size-fits-all healthcare with this medical nonfiction guide to genetic targeted therapies. Whether you are navigating a confusing new diagnosis or managing a chronic illness, this calm, accessible roadmap demystifies customized treatment. Transform health anxiety into quiet confidence as you learn exactly how your unique biology can dictate the best care.Empower
... Read more
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Unzip Your Genes

5 Choices to Reveal a Radically Radiant You

by Jennifer Stagg, Dr. ...

Narrated by Samantha Desz ...

Unabridged

6 hours 25 min

This guide will show you how to take your health into your own hands. You will no longer sit on the sidelines—instead you can play an active and empowered role in the state of your own health. This book will help you • Understand how the environment and your genes interact. • Learn how to use your own genetic information to your advantage. • Create an actionable plan based on your genomics to ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

This guide will show you how to take your health into your own hands. You will no longer sit on the sidelines—instead you can play an active and empowered role in the state of your own health. This book will help you • Understand how the environment and your genes interact. • Learn how to use your own genetic information to your advantage. • Create an actionable plan based on your genomics to
... Read more
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Genetic Wisdom: Stories That Shape Our Lives

"Transform your mindset with 'Genetic Wisdom.' Explore powerful tales that illuminate the essence of our shared experiences."

by Gideon Marwick ...

Narrated by Alan Winnigton ...

Unabridged

2 hours 17 min

Genetic Wisdom: Stories That Shape Our Lives⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide with Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you eager to deepen your understanding of genetics and uncover the stories that shape our lives?Searching for a comprehensive resource that provides all the essential elements to explore your heritage, understand genetics, and transform your perspective?Your search ends here!</stron... ... Read more

$5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Genetic Wisdom: Stories That Shape Our Lives⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide with Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you eager to deepen your understanding of genetics and uncover the stories that shape our lives?Searching for a comprehensive resource that provides all the essential elements to explore your heritage, understand genetics, and transform your perspective?Your search ends here!</stron...
... Read more
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Before My Time

A Memoir of Love and Fate

by Ami McKay ...

Narrated by Ami McKay ...

Unabridged

9 hours 55 min

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE ROBBIE ROBERTSON DARTMOUTH BOOK AWARD and the EVELYN RICHARDSON NON-FICTION AWARD**Previously published as Daughter of Family GWeaving together touching scenes from her family history and her own life, Ami McKay's intimate and captivating memoir captures what it means to live fully even when you know your life may be cut short.In 1895, Ami McKay's great-great ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE ROBBIE ROBERTSON DARTMOUTH BOOK AWARD and the EVELYN RICHARDSON NON-FICTION AWARD**Previously published as Daughter of Family GWeaving together touching scenes from her family history and her own life, Ami McKay's intimate and captivating memoir captures what it means to live fully even when you know your life may be cut short.In 1895, Ami McKay's great-great
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Breath from Salt

A Deadly Genetic Disease, a New Era in Science, and the Patients and Families Who Changed Medicine Forever

by Bijal P. Trivedi ...

Narrated by Deepti Gupta ...

Unabridged

20 hours 35 min

"Elaborating on the science as well as the business behind the fight against cystic fibrosis, Trivedi captures the emotions of the families, doctors, and scientists involved in the clinical trials and their 'weeping with joy' as new drugs are approved, and shows how cystic fibrosis, once a 'death sentence,' became, for many, a manageable condition. This is a rewarding and challenging work." ... Read more

$64.57 CAD

"Elaborating on the science as well as the business behind the fight against cystic fibrosis, Trivedi captures the emotions of the families, doctors, and scientists involved in the clinical trials and their 'weeping with joy' as new drugs are approved, and shows how cystic fibrosis, once a 'death sentence,' became, for many, a manageable condition. This is a rewarding and challenging work."
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الجين

by سيدهارتا موكرجي, سيدهارتا موكرجي ...

Narrated by تامر لبد ...

Unabridged

25 hours 41 min

سيرةٌ ذاتية، أو مذكرات لعلم الوراثة بشكل عام، وعلم الوراثة البشرية بشكل خاص. قد تناول الكتاب نظرية التطور بشكل مختلف، وناقش إرساء مبادئ علم الوراثة،. ستتعرف إلى تاريخ الجينات، والحمض النووي، والجينات المسؤولة عن الأمراض الخطيرة وغيرها. كن مستعدًا لتبحر بعيدًا برفقة هذا الكتاب. فاستمع الآن ... Read more

$26.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

سيرةٌ ذاتية، أو مذكرات لعلم الوراثة بشكل عام، وعلم الوراثة البشرية بشكل خاص. قد تناول الكتاب نظرية التطور بشكل مختلف، وناقش إرساء مبادئ علم الوراثة،. ستتعرف إلى تاريخ الجينات، والحمض النووي، والجينات المسؤولة عن الأمراض الخطيرة وغيرها. كن مستعدًا لتبحر بعيدًا برفقة هذا الكتاب. فاستمع الآن
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Younger

A Groundbreaking Program to Reset Your Genes, Reverse Aging, and Turn Back the Clock 10 Years

by Sara Szal Gottfried ...

Narrated by Tanya Eby ...

Unabridged

9 hours 23 min

The New York Times bestselling author of The Hormone Cure and The Hormone Reset Diet shows every woman how to create a lifestyle that will help her look great, feel energized, and slow down the effects of aging.Feel destined for cellulite, saddle bags, and belly fat? Does your family come from a long line of Alzheimer's, cancer, or heart disease? Will nothing help your aging skin or declining ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

The New York Times bestselling author of The Hormone Cure and The Hormone Reset Diet shows every woman how to create a lifestyle that will help her look great, feel energized, and slow down the effects of aging.Feel destined for cellulite, saddle bags, and belly fat? Does your family come from a long line of Alzheimer's, cancer, or heart disease? Will nothing help your aging skin or declining
... Read more
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A Life Decoded

My Genome---My Life

by J. Craig Venter ...

Narrated by Dick Hill ...

Unabridged

16 hours 55 min

Growing up in California, J. Craig Venter didn't appear to have much of a future. An unremarkable student, he nearly flunked out of high school. After being drafted into the army, he enlisted in the navy and went to Vietnam, where the life-and-death struggles he encountered as a medic piqued his interest in science and medicine. After pursuing his advanced degrees, Venter quickly established ... Read more

$31.99 CAD

Growing up in California, J. Craig Venter didn't appear to have much of a future. An unremarkable student, he nearly flunked out of high school. After being drafted into the army, he enlisted in the navy and went to Vietnam, where the life-and-death struggles he encountered as a medic piqued his interest in science and medicine. After pursuing his advanced degrees, Venter quickly established
... Read more
Audiobook

New Girls, The

Drastic Choices. Fighting Cancer BEFORE a diagnosis.

by Janice Anne Wheeler ...

Narrated by Janice Anne Wheeler ...

Series series Say What Needs to be Said
Unabridged

3 hours 28 min

You cannot undo this, one of the surgeons told me, you have to be sure. I was sure. My choiceswere frightening, grim and daunting. I possess the rare Breast Cancer genetic mutation BRCA2 and I saw it as a death sentence. My choices were drastic, my actions were immediate. Complete Hysterectomy followed by Prophylactic Double Mastectomy with Reconstruction. I will never be the same. In so many ways ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

You cannot undo this, one of the surgeons told me, you have to be sure. I was sure. My choiceswere frightening, grim and daunting. I possess the rare Breast Cancer genetic mutation BRCA2 and I saw it as a death sentence. My choices were drastic, my actions were immediate. Complete Hysterectomy followed by Prophylactic Double Mastectomy with Reconstruction. I will never be the same. In so many ways
... Read more
Audiobook

Survival of the Sickest

A Medical Maverick Discovers Why We Need Disease

by Jonathan Prince, Sharon Moalem ...

Narrated by Eric Conger ...

Unabridged

6 hours 39 min

How did a deadly genetic disease help our ancestors survive the bubonic plagues of Europe? Was diabetes evolution's response to the last Ice Age? Will a visit to the tanning salon help bring down your cholesterol? Why do we age? Why are some people immune to HIV? Can your genes be turned on—or off?Survival of the Sickest reveals the answers to these and many other questions as it unravels the ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

How did a deadly genetic disease help our ancestors survive the bubonic plagues of Europe? Was diabetes evolution's response to the last Ice Age? Will a visit to the tanning salon help bring down your cholesterol? Why do we age? Why are some people immune to HIV? Can your genes be turned on—or off?Survival of the Sickest reveals the answers to these and many other questions as it unravels the
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Ancestor Trouble

A Reckoning and a Reconciliation

by Maud Newton ...

Narrated by Catherine Taber ...

Unabridged

11 hours 14 min

An acclaimed writer goes searching for the truth about her wildly unconventional Southern family—and finds that our obsession with ancestors opens up new ways of seeing ourselves.“A roadmap for all of us who long to understand, at the deepest level, where we come from.”—Dani Shapiro, author of InheritanceONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2022—Oprah Daily, Time, Esquire, The Millions, The Week, ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

An acclaimed writer goes searching for the truth about her wildly unconventional Southern family—and finds that our obsession with ancestors opens up new ways of seeing ourselves.“A roadmap for all of us who long to understand, at the deepest level, where we come from.”—Dani Shapiro, author of InheritanceONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2022—Oprah Daily, Time, Esquire, The Millions, The Week,
... Read more
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Surfing the Tides of Complexity

How Genetic Algorithms Guide Us Through Emergent Phenomena

by Clinton Yonck, Richard Sheppard ...

Narrated by Brian newport ...

Unabridged

3 hours 55 min

Surfing the Tides of Complexity: How Genetic Algorithms Guide Us Through Emergent PhenomenaDo you often find yourself asking:• How do genetic algorithms and neural networks work, and how can I harness their potential for innovation?• What are the practical applications of these advanced technologies, and how can I integrate them into my projects?• Is there a comprehensive guide that simplifies the ... Read more

$26.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Surfing the Tides of Complexity: How Genetic Algorithms Guide Us Through Emergent PhenomenaDo you often find yourself asking:• How do genetic algorithms and neural networks work, and how can I harness their potential for innovation?• What are the practical applications of these advanced technologies, and how can I integrate them into my projects?• Is there a comprehensive guide that simplifies the
... Read more
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All the Colors Came Out

A Father, a Daughter, and a Lifetime of Lessons

by Kate Fagan ...

Narrated by Kate Fagan, Kathy Fagan ...

Unabridged

6 hours 4 min

**In this beautiful story from a # 1 New York Times bestselling author comes an unforgettable story about basketball and the enduring bonds between a father and daughter."A love story for the ages." —Glennon Doyle**Kate Fagan and her father forged their relationship on the basketball court, bonded by sweaty high fives and a dedication to the New York Knicks. But as Kate got older, her love of the ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

**In this beautiful story from a # 1 New York Times bestselling author comes an unforgettable story about basketball and the enduring bonds between a father and daughter."A love story for the ages." —Glennon Doyle**Kate Fagan and her father forged their relationship on the basketball court, bonded by sweaty high fives and a dedication to the New York Knicks. But as Kate got older, her love of the
... Read more
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Mercies in Disguise

A Story of Hope, a Family's Genetic Destiny, and the Science That Rescued Them

by Gina Kolata ...

Narrated by Andrea Gallo ...

Unabridged

8 hours 31 min

New York Times science reporter Gina Kolata follows a family through genetic illness and one courageous daughter who decides her fate shall no longer be decided by a genetic flaw. The phone rings; the doctor has the results. "Are you ready Amanda?" The two people Amanda Baxley loves the most had begged her not to be tested. But she had to find out. If your family carried a mutated gene that ... Read more

$28.84 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

New York Times science reporter Gina Kolata follows a family through genetic illness and one courageous daughter who decides her fate shall no longer be decided by a genetic flaw. The phone rings; the doctor has the results. "Are you ready Amanda?" The two people Amanda Baxley loves the most had begged her not to be tested. But she had to find out. If your family carried a mutated gene that
... Read more
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Precision Medicine Simplified: A Practical Guide to Personalized Care, Genomics, and the Future of Treatment

by Emily Cartwright ...

Narrated by Emily Cartwright ...

Unabridged

2 hours 15 min

Escape the one-size-fits-all medical system and discover how genomics and personalized care are transforming treatments. Whether you are navigating a complex diagnosis or using your daily commute to explore medical breakthroughs, this calming, practical audio experience breaks down intimidating science into accessible insights. Step into the modern clinic where targeted therapies replace guesswork ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Escape the one-size-fits-all medical system and discover how genomics and personalized care are transforming treatments. Whether you are navigating a complex diagnosis or using your daily commute to explore medical breakthroughs, this calming, practical audio experience breaks down intimidating science into accessible insights. Step into the modern clinic where targeted therapies replace guesswork
... Read more
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Genetics in Medicine: A Beginner’s Audio Guide to Clinical Genomics, Personalized Treatment, and Inherited Disease

by Jonathan Keller ...

Narrated by Jonathan Keller ...

Unabridged

1 hour 59 min

Decode the science of targeted therapy and hereditary conditions through engaging patient journeys that demystify DNA. Whether you are commuting to a clinical shift or navigating a recent family diagnosis, this reassuring listening experience translates abstract molecular biology into practical bedside knowledge.Follow a compelling cast of medical practitioners and everyday people as they confront ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Decode the science of targeted therapy and hereditary conditions through engaging patient journeys that demystify DNA. Whether you are commuting to a clinical shift or navigating a recent family diagnosis, this reassuring listening experience translates abstract molecular biology into practical bedside knowledge.Follow a compelling cast of medical practitioners and everyday people as they confront
... Read more
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Boulimie vs Anorexie: Deux extrêmes du même mal

by Eric Giegelmann ...

Narrated by Voix Numérique Fabien G ...

Series Audiobook 5 - Santé, médecine et bien être
Unabridged

4 hours 17 min

Ce livre audio est narré par une voix numérique.Mais pour beaucoup, il devient un champ de bataille intérieur, un lieu de honte, de contrôle et de souffrance silencieuse.L’anorexie, la boulimie et les troubles alimentaires ne sont pas de simples histoires de poids ou de volonté : ce sont des cris étouffés, des blessures invisibles, des quêtes d’amour et de sens.Commentaire sur se perdcomment on ... Read more

$2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Ce livre audio est narré par une voix numérique.Mais pour beaucoup, il devient un champ de bataille intérieur, un lieu de honte, de contrôle et de souffrance silencieuse.L’anorexie, la boulimie et les troubles alimentaires ne sont pas de simples histoires de poids ou de volonté : ce sont des cris étouffés, des blessures invisibles, des quêtes d’amour et de sens.Commentaire sur se perdcomment on
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Ménopause et Andropause

Traverser le Changement avec Conscience et Sérénité

by Eric Giegelmann ...

Narrated by Voix Numérique Fabien G ...

Series Audiobook 38 - Santé, médecine et bien être
Unabridged

5 hours 53 min

Ce livre audio est narré par une voix numérique.La ménopause et l’andropause sont bien plus que des bouleversements hormonaux : ce sont des passages intimes et universels, souvent tus, parfois redoutés, mais porteurs d’une profonde transformation.Dans ce livre clair, sensible et profondément humain, vous découvrirez :– Comment le corps et l’esprit se métamorphosent et pourquoi ces changements ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Ce livre audio est narré par une voix numérique.La ménopause et l’andropause sont bien plus que des bouleversements hormonaux : ce sont des passages intimes et universels, souvent tus, parfois redoutés, mais porteurs d’une profonde transformation.Dans ce livre clair, sensible et profondément humain, vous découvrirez :– Comment le corps et l’esprit se métamorphosent et pourquoi ces changements
... Read more
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Genetic Counselor - The Comprehensive Guide

by ANTILLIA TAURED ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

6 hours 2 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Discover the essential guide for aspiring and practicing genetic counselors with "Genetic Counselor - The Comprehensive Guide." This book delves into the core of genetic counseling offering expert strategies practical insights and unmatched resources to help you excel in this critical field. Whether you're new to genetic counseling or looking to deepen ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Discover the essential guide for aspiring and practicing genetic counselors with "Genetic Counselor - The Comprehensive Guide." This book delves into the core of genetic counseling offering expert strategies practical insights and unmatched resources to help you excel in this critical field. Whether you're new to genetic counseling or looking to deepen
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