Description
This groundbreaking memoir offers an intimate, firsthand account of one of science's most pivotal discoveries—the race to unlock the molecular structure of DNA. James D. Watson takes readers behind the scenes of the laboratory, revealing the intense competition, brilliant insights, and personal dynamics that drove the quest to understand the very blueprint of life itself. Through Watson's candid narrative, the reader experiences the exhilaration of scientific breakthrough alongside the human drama of ambition, collaboration, and discovery. The Double Helix remains a landmark work that demystifies the scientific process while celebrating one of humanity's greatest intellectual achievements. This compelling story captures not just what was discovered, but how science actually happens—the false starts, the eureka moments, and the personalities that shaped modern biology.
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paperback
Signet Book
Published Feb 1, 1969
143 pages
ISBN: 9780451037701
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First Published
1969
Language
eng
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Content and trigger warnings for The Double Helix by James D. Watson.