Jonathan Slack

Jonathan Slack is a distinguished British developmental biologist and emeritus professor at the University of Bath. His book Genes is an accessible, authoritative introduction to genetics, explaining the science of DNA, heredity, and gene expression in clear, engaging language for general readers. Slack draws on decades of research experience to demystify one of the most important and rapidly advancing areas of modern science, covering everything from Mendelian inheritance to gene editing and personalised medicine. His writing is concise, informative, and refreshingly free of unnecessary jargon. Available as an audiobook and in print, Genes is ideal for readers and listeners seeking a solid, up-to-date understanding of how our genetic code shapes life.