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Pleased to Meet Me

by Bill Sullivan

  • National Geographic
  • 2019
  • ISBN: 978-1426220555
  • 336 pages
  • WorldCat
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About the Book

This witty, colloquial book is popular science at its best, describing in everyday language how genetics, epigenetics, microbiology, and psychology work together to influence our personality and actions. Mixing cutting-edge research and relatable humor, Pleased to Meet Me is filled with fascinating insights that shine a light on who we really are and how we might become our best selves. ebook icon Audio book icon
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About the Author

Bill Sullivan is a professor at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, where he studies genetics and microbiology. An award-winning researcher, teacher, and science communicator, Sullivan has been featured in a wide variety of outlets, including CNN, Fox & Friends, The Doctors, Science Fantastic with Dr. Michio Kaku, Doctor Radio, and more. He has published over 100 papers in scientific journals and has written for The Washington Post, National Geographic, Discovery, Scientific American, COSMOS, Psychology Today, The Conversation, and more.

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