DNA: the Secret of Life.James D. Watson James Dewey Watson (born April 6, 1928) is an American molecular biologist, best known as one of the co-discoverers of the structure of DNA. Watson, Francis Crick, and Maurice Wilkins were awarded the 1962 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine "for their discoveries concerning the . 2003. Read by Bill Meisle. Abridged. 5 cds. 6 hrs. Listening Library, Random HouseAudio. 0-7393-0262-0. $22.00. Cardboard; author, reader, content notes. SA* Fifty years ago, when James Watson was 24, he teamed up with Francis Crick Noun 1. Francis Crick - English biochemist who (with Watson in 1953) helped discover the helical structure of DNA (1916-2004) Francis Henry Compton Crick, Crick and discovered DNA's double helix double helix n. The coiled structure of a double-stranded DNA molecule in which strands linked by hydrogen bonds form a spiral configuration. Also called DNA helix, Watson-Crick helix. . Now Watson, in unique voice, introduces the gripping story he and Andrew Berry (from Harvard's Museum of Comparative Zoology The Museum of Comparative Zoology is located on the grounds of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and is one of three museums which collectively comprise the Harvard Museum of Natural History. The director of the museum is Dr. ) wrote of his and other scientists' great search to understand the genetic basis of life. This excellent abridged reading permits the non-scientist to grasp the fundamentals of mapping the human genome, studying human characteristics and genetic mutations, and creating genetically modified food for a hungry planet. The Nobel Prize Nobel Prize, award given for outstanding achievement in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, peace, or literature. The awards were established by the will of Alfred Nobel, who left a fund to provide annual prizes in the five areas listed above. winner finds much to criticize, too, such as obtaining patents for genes, squelching basic research, and making medical advances too expensive. This saga of complex science is thrilling in its simplicity of presentation. Educators in many fields will be able to use sections to address scientific, technological, social, and moral issues. Maureen K. Griffin, Research, Everett, MA |
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