DNA : the secret of life /: the secret of life. (2003)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: James D. Watson, with Andrew Berry.
• Other Names: Watson, James D, 1928-; Berry, Andrew
• 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.
• Publisher Details: New York : Alfred A. Knopf
• Publication Date: 2003
• Extent: 1 online resource (xiv, 446 pages), illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 576.5; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biology; Genetics -- Popular works; DNA -- Popular works; DNA -- history; DNA Fingerprinting; Genetic Engineering; Genetics -- history; Genome, Human; Génétique -- Ouvrages de vulgarisation; ADN -- Ouvrages de vulgarisation; DNA; Genetics; Genética (história); Dna; Genomas; Código genético; Biotecnologia; Plantas transgênicas; Genética médica; Popular science; Popular Works; Electronic books; Popular works
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781407096247; 1407096249
• Related ISBNs: 0375415467; 9780375415463; 9780099451846; 0099451840
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.