DNA: The Secret of Life, Fully Revised and Updated - Brossura

Watson, James

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ISBN 10: 0099451840 ISBN 13: 9780099451846

Casa editrice: Arrow, 2004

Riassunto

James Watson, the co-discoverer of the structure of DNA and author of the international bestseller The Double Helix, tells the story of the amazing molecule since its discovery fifty years ago, following modern genetics from his own Nobel prize-winning work in the fifties to today's Dolly the sheep, designer babies and GM foods. Professor Watson introduces the science of modern genetics, along with its history and its implications, in this magnificent guide to one of the most triumphant achievements of human science.

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Recensione:

"An immediate classic." (E. O. Wilson)

"Marvellous and comprehensive." (Nature)

"A wonderful book." (Sunday Telegraph)

"James Watson is one of the greatest living biologists. His new book is an important event, for he is a scintillating writer." (Sunday Times)

"James Watson has been an eyewitness to each revolution in molecular biology, from the double helix to the genome. He sees further and clearer than anybody else in the field. Give this fabulously good book to anybody who wants to understand what all the excitement is about." (Matt Ridley)

Descrizione del libro:

The Nobel Prize-winning co-discoverer of the structure of DNA and author of the international bestseller The Double Helix, tells the story of our understanding of the amazing molecule since its discovery 50 years ago.

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• Editore: Arrow
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0099451840
• ISBN 13: 9780099451846
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 512