Fairy Tale Genetics

Academician Gen Genovich Genov, or simply Genych for friends, is a true genius of genetics! He will introduce you to this amazing science, without which there would be neither people nor other living species on our Earth. What is the difference between genotype and phenotype? Why do children resemble their parents? How did a cat become a whale, and a mouse become a gnat? What are genetic maps? And to ensure that the young reader does not get bored on this journey, the wise Genych tells his story in the form of fairy tales, each starting with an engaging story and ending with real scientific conclusions that are easy to remember thanks to real examples. This book is useful material for little explorers. By nurturing curiosity and imagination, "Fairy Tale Genetics" makes science accessible and entertaining. Shlyakhov Andrey Levanovich is a well-known writer and science popularizer who has worked as a doctor for over fifteen years. Illustrations by Marina Ryabova