4 Books Every Biology Student Should Read

[carmennjg]

Here are four engaging books for Biology students that provide insights into various aspects of biology and scientific exploration. Have you read any of them?

1. “The Selfish Gene" by Richard Dawkins
   • Richard Dawkins explores the gene-centred view of evolution, explaining the concept of selfish genes and how they shaoe behaviour and drive evolutionary processes.
2. “Lab Girl” by Hope Jahren
   • In this memoir, acclaimed scientist Hope Jahren shares her experiences as a research scientist, intertwining stories about her life in science with insights into the natural world.
3. “Your Inner Fish: A Journey into the 3.5-Billion-Year History of the Human Body” by Neil Shubin
   • Paleontologist Neil Shubin takes readers on a journey through evolutionary history, highlighting the shared ancestry between humans and other creatures.
4. “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind” by Yuval Noah Harari
   • This book provides an overview of the history of our species, exploring the biological and cultural evolution of humans.
5. “The Beak of the Finch: A Story of Evolution in Our Time” by Jonathan Weiner
   • Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, this book chronicles the research of biologists Peter and Rosemary Grant on the Galápagos Islands. Through their study of Darwin’s finches, the Grants provide compelling evidence for the theory of evolution.
     
     

[Kat]

‘The Selfish Gene’ and ‘Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind’ are both really worthy reads! Remembering from the time i worked in a bookstore, people would always look for / leave good feedback about these🙏

[carmennjg]

agreed!! i read the selfish gene in sixth form and loved it!!