1. "The Selfish Gene" by Richard Dawkins - This classic book introduces the concept of the gene as the basic unit of evolution.
2. "The Origin of Species" by Charles Darwin - This book is a must-read for anyone interested in biology, as it is the foundational text of evolutionary biology.
3. "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot - This book tells the story of the woman behind the HeLa cell line, which has been used extensively in biomedical research.
4. "The Double Helix" by James D. Watson - This memoir recounts the discovery of the structure of DNA and provides a fascinating look at the scientific process.
5. "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions" by Thomas S. Kuhn - This book is not specifically about biology, but it provides an important framework for understanding scientific progress and paradigm shifts.
6. "The Red Queen: Sex and the Evolution of Human Nature" by Matt Ridley - This book explores the role of sexual reproduction in evolution and the evolution of human behavior.
7. "The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History" by Elizabeth Kolbert - This book explores the current mass extinction event and the role that humans have played in causing it.
8. "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari - This book provides a sweeping overview of human history, from our evolution as a species to the present day.
8. "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari - This book provides a sweeping overview of human history, from our evolution as a species to the present day.
9. "The Gene: An Intimate History" by Siddhartha Mukherjee - This book explores the history of genetics and the latest scientific discoveries.