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Gene Therapy. DNA Profiling. Cloning. Stem Cells. Super Bugs. Botany. Zoology. Sex.The study of life and living organisms is ancient, broad, and ongoing. The thoroughly revised and completely updated second edition of The Handy Biology Answer Book examines, explains, and traces mankind's understanding of this important topic. From the newsworthy to the practical and from the medical to the historical, this entertaining and informative book brings the complexity of life into focus through the well-researched answers to nearly 1,300 common biology questions, including ... * What is social Darwinism?* Is IQ genetically controlled?* Do animals commit murder?* How did DNA help "discover" King Richard III?* Is obesity inherited?The Handy Biology Answer Book covers all aspects of human, animal, plant, and microbial biology.