The Double Helix A Personal Account of the Discovery of the Structure of DNA - Watson, James

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The Double Helix A Personal Account of the Discovery of the Structure of DNA by Watson, James Format: Leather BindingPublished by Easton Press, 2009 Condition Note: Book plate adhe red on front endpaper. By identifying the structure of DNA, the molecule of life, Francis Crick and James Watson revolutionized biochemistry & won themselves a Nobel Prize. At the time, Watson was only 24, a young scientist hungry to make his mark. His uncompromisingly honest account of the heady days of their thrilling sprint against other world-class researchers to solve one of science's greatest mysteries gives a dazzlingly clear picture of a world of brilliant scientists with great gifts, very human ambitions & bitter rivalries. With humility unspoiled by false modesty, Watson relates his & Crick's desperate efforts to beat Linus Pauling to the Holy Grail of life sciences, the identification of the basic building block of life. Never has a scientist been so truthful in capturing in words the flavor of his work.Product image is for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product offered for sale. Show more