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New York Times bestselling author

Having worked on numerous high-profile genetic investigations, including one focused on the famed Iceman of the Italian Alps, Bryan Sykes has become a premier authority on human genetics. In DNA USA, Sykes examines the unique fabric of the U.S. population-one of the world's most genetically variegated countries. His fascinating discoveries offer new insights into the biological profile of the great melting pot.

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“Human genetics energetically elucidated, entertaining travel writing, the fascinating personal stories of DNA volunteers, and Sykes’ candid musings on his awakening to the complex emotional and social implications of hidden biological inheritances make for a milestone book guaranteed to ignite spirited discussion.” —Booklist (starred review)

“Sykes combines history, science, travel, and memoir in one grand exposition of what it means to be an ‘American.’ In a graceful text, the author delivers rich images of the American landscape, conversations with strangers, and historic asides on the waves of immigration, the Indian diasporas and the various federal laws that shaped the movements of people across the continent…Sykes should also be applauded for his skills as a storyteller, science expositor, travel companion, and compassionate human being.” —Booklist (starred review)

“An authority on ancient DNA analysis, Sykes provides a nontechnical introduction to how Y chromosomes and mitochondrial DNA may be used to reveal ancestral heritage…These DNA portraits illustrate the complexity of human inheritance and how difficult it is to assign individuals to distinct groups.” —Library Journal

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Author Bio: Bryan Sykes

Bryan Sykes is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Seven Daughters of Eve and a former professor of human genetics at Oxford University. His company, Oxford Ancestors, is a genealogical DNA testing firm. He has been involved in a number of high-profile cases involving ancient DNA, most notably that of Ötzi the Iceman and Cheddar Man, two well preserved natural mummies. Sykes’ other books include Adam’s Curse: A Future Without Men, Blood of the Isles: Exploring the Genetic Roots of Our Tribal History, and The Human Inheritance: Genes, Language, and Evolution.

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Format:	Retail CD	Format:	MP3 CD
Available Formats :	Retail CD, MP3 CD
Category:	Nonfiction/Social Science
Publisher:	Recorded Books, Inc.	Publisher:	Recorded Books, Inc.
CDs:	11	CDs:	1
Runtime:	13.39
ISBN:	9781664410916	ISBN:	9781664667488
Audience:	Adult
Language:	English

DNA USA: A Genetic Portrait of America

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