by Joanna Russ
First published 1990
Scientists converge at the Banbury Center in November 1989 to tackle one of biology's most complex puzzles. The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory becomes the stage for heated debates about reproductive biology and cellular mutation mechanisms. Researchers from diverse fields clash over theories of germ-line mutation induction and recovery rates. Male reproductive systems take center stage as the primary focus of investigation. The assembled experts must navigate competing methodologies for mutation expression analysis and risk assessment protocols. Variables affecting mutation rates create tension between theoretical models and experimental data. The conference reveals the intricate biological processes that govern genetic inheritance and cellular damage in reproductive cells.
Genres: science, non-fiction, biology, genetics, academic, science-nature
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: academic, scientific-research
Setting: Banbury Center, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Period: 1989
461 pages · Hardcover · Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Pr