About the book
The definitive insider's history of the genetic revolution--significantly updated to reflect the discoveries of the last decade.
James D. Watson, the Nobel laureate whose pioneering work helped unlock the mystery of DNA's structure, charts the greatest scientific journey of our time, from the discovery of the double helix to today's controversies to what the future may hold. Updated to include new findings in gene editing, epigenetics, agricultural chemistry, as well as two entirely new chapters on personal genomics and cancer research. This is the most comprehensive and authoritative exploration of DNA's impact--practical, social, and ethical--on our society and our world.
Editions of DNA
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780385351188
- EBook
- ISBN 9780385351201
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781524757113
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781524757120
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The definitive insider's history of the genetic revolution--significantly updated to reflect the discoveries of the last decade.
James D. Watson, the Nobel laureate whose pioneering work helped unlock the mystery of DNA's structure, charts the greatest scientific journey of our time, from the discovery of the double helix to today's controversies to what the future may hold. Updated to include new findings in gene editing, epigenetics, agricultural chemistry, as well as two entirely new chapters on personal genomics and cancer research. This is the most comprehensive and authoritative exploration of DNA's impact--practical, social, and ethical--on our society and our world.
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What is DNA about?
The definitive insider's history of the genetic revolution--significantly updated to reflect the discoveries of the last decade.
James D. Watson, the Nobel laureate whose pioneering work helped unlock the mystery of DNA's structure, charts the greatest scientific journey of our time, from the discovery of the double helix to today's controversies to what the future may hold. Updated to include new findings in gene editing, epigenetics, agricultural chemistry, as well as two entirely new chapters on personal genomics and cancer research. This is the most comprehensive and authoritative exploration of DNA's impact--practical, social, and ethical--on our society and our world.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in DNA?
Mathematics and Science > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Genetics (non-medical)
Where can I read a sample of DNA?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780385351188
Who is/are the Author/s of the book DNA?
Andrew Berry, James D. Watson, Kevin Davies
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
DNA is available as paperback(ISBN 9780385351188) and ebook(ISBN 9780385351201) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781524757113) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781524757120)
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