AuthorWatson, James D., 1928-
TitleDNA : the secret of life / James D. Watson, with Andrew Berry
Imprint New York : Alfred A. Knopf : Distributed by Random House, 2003
Descript xiv, 446 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 24 cm

CONTENT

1. Beginnings of Genetics: From Mendel to Hitler -- 2. The Double Helix: This is Life -- 3. Reading the Code: Bringing DNA to Life -- 4. Playing God: Customized DNA Molecules -- 5. DNA, Dollars, and Drugs: Biotechnology -- 6. Tempest in a Cereal Box: Genetically Modified Agriculture -- 7. The Human Genome: Life's Screenplay -- 8. Reading Genomes: Evolution in Action -- 9. Out of Africa: DNA and the Human Past -- 10. Genetic Fingerprinting: DNA's Day in Court -- 11. Gene Hunting: The Genetics of Human Disease -- 12. Defying Disease: Treating and Preventing Genetic Disorders -- 13. Who We Are: Nature vs. Nurture


SUBJECT

  1. Genetics -- Popular works
  2. DNA -- Popular works

LOCATIONCALL#STATUS
Science LibraryQH437 D629w 2003 CHECK SHELVES