Fly
Martin Brookes
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Fly
by Martin Brookes, MARTIN BROOKES
Published
2002
Publisher
PHOENIX PRESS
Pages
244
ISBN-13
9780753813270
ISBN-10
0753813270
Description
"There's a buzz in the air, the sound of a billion wings vibrating to the tune of scientific success. In biology labs across the world, fruit flies are turning up answers to some of the basic questions of life. It's business as usual for the fly, which for generations has been defining biology's major landmarks. From genetics to development, behavior to aging, and evolution to the origin of species, the fruit fly has been a key player in some of the twentieth century's greatest biological discoveries.". "Techniques to pinpoint genes that play a role in human disease depend on genetic mapmaking principles first established with the fly. It was experiments on fruit flies that opened our eyes to the dangers of radiation to human health. In fact, everything from gene therapy to cloning to the Human Genome Project is built on the foundation of fruit fly research. Despite its many achievements, the fruit fly remains an unsung hero in the history of science. At last, here is a book that gives the fly its long overdue credit."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Fly?
This edition of Fly has approximately 244 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Fly?
For most readers, Fly typically takes between 5h 5m and 3h 23m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 61,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 61,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Fly?
The estimated word count for Fly is approximately 61,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Fly?
Fly was written by Martin Brookes, MARTIN BROOKES.
When was Fly published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.