Simon uses specific "X-Files" episodes as springboards for broader discussion. "X-philes who enjoy these and similar stories will learn plenty of biology in the bargain; as Simon explains extraterrestrial bacteria, cloning, genetic mutations, biological warfare, the ominous decline in the world's population of frogs and the likelihood of extending the human life span".
Simon uses specific "X-Files" episodes as springboards for broader discussion. "X-philes who enjoy these and similar stories will learn plenty of biology in the bargain; as Simon explains extraterrestrial bacteria, cloning, genetic mutations, biological warfare, the ominous decline in the world's population of frogs and the likelihood of extending the human life span".
Contents Foreword by Chris Carter, creator of The X-Files Introduction 1. Hidden and Hungry Introduction Worms on Ice Mighty Mites in Trees Life on the Rocks Fungi, Fungi, Everywhere Bugging the Rain Forests 2. Visitors from the Void Introduction How to Identify an Alien in Three Easy Steps Alien Hitchhikers Sea Urchins in the Arctic 3. Mutants and Monsters Introduction Genes 'R Us Like Father, Like Son Food, Glorious Food How to Get a Head Without Even Trying Aliens 'R Us 4. Releasing the Genetic Genie Introduction Take Two Genes and Call Me in the Morning Spitting Images All the Buzz on Bees, Corn, and Viruses 5. Seeking the Fountain of Youth Introduction Turning Back Time Freezing Time Eating Healthy 6. Fooling with Mother Nature Introduction Secret Scents The Ultimate Insult We Are All Frogs Afterword Acknowledgments Index
Contents Foreword by Chris Carter, creator of The X-Files Introduction 1. Hidden and Hungry Introduction Worms on Ice Mighty Mites in Trees Life on the Rocks Fungi, Fungi, Everywhere Bugging the Rain Forests 2. Visitors from the Void Introduction How to Identify an Alien in Three Easy Steps Alien Hitchhikers Sea Urchins in the Arctic 3. Mutants and Monsters Introduction Genes 'R Us Like Father, Like Son Food, Glorious Food How to Get a Head Without Even Trying Aliens 'R Us 4. Releasing the Genetic Genie Introduction Take Two Genes and Call Me in the Morning Spitting Images All the Buzz on Bees, Corn, and Viruses 5. Seeking the Fountain of Youth Introduction Turning Back Time Freezing Time Eating Healthy 6. Fooling with Mother Nature Introduction Secret Scents The Ultimate Insult We Are All Frogs Afterword Acknowledgments Index
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