The Divine Code of Life: Awaken Your Genes & Discover Hidden Talents - Softcover

Murakami, Kazuo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1442975830 ISBN 13: 9781442975835

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant, 2012

Synopsis

Genetic characteristics that are passed down from generation to generation have been considered immutable and inescapable. But recent studies by scientists have shown that the environment and other external factors change the way our genes work. Physical and chemical factors are well-known, but in The Divine Code of Life, Dr. Kazuo Murakami offers a new perspective: how we think can activate good dormant genes and switch off negative ones. In other words, your hidden potential lies within your genes.

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About the Author

Dr. Kazuo Murakami is one of the top geneticists in the world and Professor Emeritus at the University of Tsukuba, one of Japan's leading research universities. In 1963, he obtained a Doctorate of Agricultural Chemistry from the Graduate School of Agriculture at Kyoto University and then became a researcher at Oregon Health ; Science University. In 1976, Dr. Murakami started as assistant professor at Vanderbilt University. He was appointed Professor of Applied Biochemistry at Tsukuba University in 1978 where he began genetic research. In 1983, he decoded the human enzyme renin--a hidden factor behind hypertension--which won him international acclaim. In 1990, he won the Max Planck Research Award. In 1994, he became director of the Tsukuba Advanced Research Alliance Center at the University of Tsukuba. In 1996, he was presented with the Japan Academy Prize in recognition of his achievements.

Review

"Humankind in the twenty-first century is faced with challenges that cannot be solved by science or religion alone. We need to blend out spiritual understanding with modern scientific knowledge in order to overcome suffering. Kazuo Murakami's important research brings us closer to that goal."
—His Holiness the Dalai Lama

"The Divine Code of Life is one of the best discussions I have seen on the interplay of genes, environment, and consciousness. It is a devastating argument against genetic determinism and the idea that one's identity is written in the genome. It captures the majestic and spiritual dimension of the universe without being too religious. I think it turned on a a few of my good genes."
—Larry Dossey, MD, author of Reinventing Medicine and The Extraordinary Healing Power of Ordinary Things

"Dr. Murakami's book is a sage description of elegant science and its potential application to significantly improve the readers' lives. Awe, respect, and the author's passion for cutting-edge science fill the pages with information that provides sound reasons to live in a positive way. The importance of our minds in creating our personal environment for success and happiness is clearly established. Inspiring and solidly based, The Divine Code of Life is a beacon of light for these challenging times."
—Joyce W. Hawkes, PhD, author of Cell-Level Healing

Edition details

• Publisher: ReadHowYouWant
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1442975830
• ISBN 13: 9781442975835
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 200