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Author Watson, James D., 1928-

Title DNA : the secret of life / James D. Watson, with Andrew Berry.

Edition First edition.
Publication Info. New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2003.
Bookmark link: https://library.naperville-lib.org:444/record=b1134477~S1
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Description xiv, 446 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
Subject Genetics -- Popular works.
DNA -- Popular works.
DNA -- History.
DNA fingerprinting.
Genetic engineering.
Genetics -- History.
Human genome.
Added Author Berry, Andrew.
Added Title Secret of life
ISBN 0375710078
0375415467
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SRP 2012 REVIEW: Very informative and easy to understand.
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