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DNA : the secret of life James D. Watson, with Andrew Berry
Historical Society of Pennsylvania - Closed Stacks QH 437 .W387 2003
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Watson, James D., 1928-2025
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Genetics--Popular works.
- Genetics.
- DNA--Popular works.
- DNA.
- DNA--history--Popular Works.
- DNA Fingerprinting--Popular Works.
- Genetic Engineering--Popular Works.
- Genetics--history--Popular Works.
- Genome, Human--Popular Works.
- Medical Subjects:
- DNA--history--Popular Works.
- DNA Fingerprinting--Popular Works.
- Genetic Engineering--Popular Works.
- Genetics--history--Popular Works.
- Genome, Human--Popular Works.
- Physical Description:
- xiv, 446 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2003.
- Contents:
- Beginnings of genetics: from Mendel to Hitler
- The double helix: this is life
- Reading the code: bringing DNA to life
- Playing God: customized DNA molecules
- DNA, dollars, and drugs: biotechnology
- Tempest in a cereal box: genetically modified agriculture
- The human genome: life's screenplay
- Reading genomes: evolution in action
- Out of Africa: DNA and the human past
- Genetic fingerprinting: DNA's day in court
- Gene hunting: the genetics of human disease
- Defying disease: treating and preventing genetic disorders
- Who we are: nature vs. nurture.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 0375415467
- OCLC:
- 50684806
- Online:
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