Reading the Story in DNA: A Beginner's Guide to Molecular Evolution

The world is full of DNA. The salad in your sandwich, the pollen in the air, even the dirt on your shoes contains DNA from which a vast amount of information can be gained, including the identification of individuals and species, the structure and distribution of populations, the origins of lineages, and the pace and mechanisms of evolutionary change.

Reading the story in DNA is a beginner's guide to molecular evolution, and is the perfect companion on the journey to a proper understan…