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DNA: the story of the genetic revolution
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New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2017.
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xiv, 487 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
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"James D. Watson, the Nobel laureate whose pioneering work helped unlock the mystery of DNA's structure, charts the greatest scientific journey of our time, from the discovery of the double helix to today's controversies to what the future may hold. Updated to include new findings in gene editing, epigenetics, agricultural chemistry, as well as two entirely new chapters on personal genomics and cancer research. This is the most comprehensive and authoritative exploration of DNA's impact--practical, social, and ethical--on our society and our world"--Provided by publisher.

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Newly revised and updated, Second edition.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 441-456) and index.
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"James D. Watson, the Nobel laureate whose pioneering work helped unlock the mystery of DNA's structure, charts the greatest scientific journey of our time, from the discovery of the double helix to today's controversies to what the future may hold. Updated to include new findings in gene editing, epigenetics, agricultural chemistry, as well as two entirely new chapters on personal genomics and cancer research. This is the most comprehensive and authoritative exploration of DNA's impact--practical, social, and ethical--on our society and our world"--Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Watson, J. D., Berry, A. J., & Davies, K. (2017). DNA: the story of the genetic revolution. Newly revised and updated, Second edition. New York, Alfred A. Knopf.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Watson, James D., 1928-, Andrew James Berry and Kevin Davies. 2017. DNA: The Story of the Genetic Revolution. New York, Alfred A. Knopf.

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Watson, James D., 1928-, Andrew James Berry and Kevin Davies, DNA: The Story of the Genetic Revolution. New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 2017.

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Watson, James D., et al. DNA: The Story of the Genetic Revolution. Newly revised and updated, Second edition. New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 2017.

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