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Watson, James D., 1928-

DNA : the secret of life / - 1st ed. - New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2003. - xiv, 446 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

ISBN: 0375415467

LCCN: 2002190725

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 101181355 DNLM

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Genetics--Popular works.
DNA--Popular works.
DNA--history--Popular Works.
DNA Fingerprinting--Popular Works.
Genetic Engineering--Popular Works.
Genetics--history--Popular Works.
Genome, Human--Popular Works.

LC Class. No.: QH437 / .W387 2003

Dewey Class. No.: 576.5

National Library of Medicine Call No.: QU 11.1 / W339d 2003