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The Science of Dune

My Second Sight– an essay by Sergio Pistoi

From “The Science of Dune”, Benbella Books 2008

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In this analysis of the bestselling science fiction adventure of all time, authors explore all aspects of Dune, including the fascinating scientific speculations ranging from physics and chemistry to ecology and evolution, from human psychology and mental potential to technology and genetics. Authors and experts examine what Herbert gets right and what he gets wrong, how lasguns might work and if Bene Gesserit and mentat capabilities are possible. The book also takes a look at whether the ecology of Dune is realistic or if it’s theoretically possible to get information from the future. Could humans really evolve as Herbert suggests? How can one build a windtrap or a stillsuit?

My Tleilaxu Eyes (is) the most creative essay in the book –Sheryl Parsons @ Amazon.

A Dune nerd’s wet-dream– M.Torres @ Amazon.

The Science of Michael Crichton

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The Andromeda Strain – an essay by Sergio Pistoi.

From The Science of Michael Crichton. Benbella Books 2008.

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Wherever the cutting edge of science goes, Michael Crichton is there. From dinosaur cloning to global warming, nanotechnology to time travel, animal behavior to human genetics, Crichton always takes us to the cutting edge of science and then pushes the envelope.

The Science of Michael Crichton examines the amazing inventions of Crichton’s books and lifts up the hood, revealing the science underneath. In intelligent and well-thought essays, scholars and experts decide what Crichton gets right and what he gets wrong. They examine which Crichton imaginings are feasible and which are just plain impossible.

 

 

 

 

 

Le Malattie Genetiche: dalla Ricerca alla Cura (Italian)

Le malattie genetiche dalla ricerca alla cura pistoi

Edited by  Sergio Pistoi – With a Preface by  Susanna Agnelli

Edizioni: Il Sole24ORE collana: studi – ISBN 978-88-8363-964-7

Pagine: 180.

Il volume, a cura di Sergio Pistoi,  intende spiegare al grande pubblico che cosa si intende per malattia genetica, fornendo grazie ai dati del ministero della salute una precisa panoramica sulla vastità e le cifre del problema. Con un taglio divulgativo, le monografie – firmate da esperti della materia – descrivono i temi portanti degli studi sulle patologie di origine genetica, affrontando il tema del delicato passaggio dalla ricerca alla clinica, con i risvolti che concernono la sperimentazione sui pazienti. L’opera prova a fare luce sulle prospettive di questo settore scientifico, indicandone lo stato dell’arte in Italia. I contributi presentano al lettore anche la nuova frontiera nella ricerca sul genoma, l’epigenetica, illustrandone le ricadute nel campo delle patologie genetiche. Un testo di riferimento per non addetti ai lavori su una tematica molto sentita e discussa.

Sergio Pistoi interviewed on  Radio 24 about the book – June 5, 2008.

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