DNA : the secret of life / James D. Watson, with Andrew Berry.
| Author/creator | Watson, James D. |
| Other author | Berry, Andrew. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2003. |
| Description | xiv, 446 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| 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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Acquisitions source | Laupus- Robert W. Cihak History of Medicine Collection |
| LCCN | 2002190725 |
| ISBN | 0375415467 |
| ISBN | 9780375415463 |