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DNA : the secret of life

By James D Watson; Andrew Berry

Book information

Publisher
Knopf
Year
2003
ISBN
0375710078, 9780375710070
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
7 MB (7552145 bytes)
Edition
1st pbk. ed
Pages
462\462
Library
Kolxo3
DPI
300
Time added
2013-05-29 16:00:00

Description

A history of the genetic revolution discusses the double helix, the mapping of the human genome, molecular dynamics, and the potential of genetics technology. 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

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