This book celebrates scientists who are explorers of the vast arrays of genes ("genomes") that underpin the biology of humans and every other organism. <p/>The drawings are by the renowned Australian artist, Lewis Miller. Each is accompanied by an essay on the accomplishments and personality of the sitter, written by another distinguished scientist. <p/>This book portrays, in pencil and prose, 62 outstanding scientists who have had an extraordinary influence on our current understanding of biology, evolution, and medical science.
