Kolata writes with scientific precision, delving into the intricacies of the human body and the science that governs it. Her work is characterized by a clear and accessible style, making complex concepts understandable to a broad audience. Through her writings, she explores the interconnectedness of biology, medicine, and personal stories to illuminate advancements in science and their impact on human lives. Kolata strives tirelessly to understand and communicate the profound questions surrounding health and science.
Provocative and engaging, this collection brings together the premiere science writing of the year. Featuring the imprimatur of bestselling author and New York Times reporter Gina Kolata, one of the nation's foremost voices in science and medicine, and with contributions from Atul Gawande, Elizabeth Kolbert, and Oliver Sacks, among others, The Best American Science Writing 2007 is a compelling anthology of our most advanced, and most relevant, scientific inquiries.
A scientific history of the Great Flu Epidemic of 1918, which killed at least 40 million people. The author details the science and latest understanding of flu, examines the chances of a great epidemic recurring and explores what can be done to prevent it.
Im Februar 1997 ging eine sensationelle Nachricht um die Welt: Der amerikanische Embryologe Ian Wilmut hatte ein erwachsenes Säugetier geklont, das Schaf Dolly "geschaffen". Die Vorstellung, das Experiment könnte mit menschlichen Genen wiederholt werden, erregt seither die Gemüter. Gina Kolata, Mathematikerin und Molekularbiologin, gehört zu den wenigen, die Wilmut frühzeitig in sein Experiment einweihte. In ihrem Buch dokumentiert sie die zehnjährige Forschungsarbeit des Wissenschaftlers und gleichzeitig die Entwicklung der Gentechnik.