James Watson and Francis Crick |
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Author:
| Anniss, Matt |
Series title: | Dynamic Duos of Science Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-4824-1282-6 |
Publication Date: | Aug 2014 |
Publisher: | Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $84.30 |
Book Description:
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Watson and Crick are synonymous with DNA, the instructions for life. But how did these scientists figure out something as elusive and complicated as the structure of DNA? Readers will learn about the different backgrounds of these two gifted scientists and what ultimately led them to each other. Their friendship, shared interests, and common obsessions held them together during the frenzied race to unlock the mysteries of DNA in the mid-twentieth century. Along with explanations about...
More DescriptionWatson and Crick are synonymous with DNA, the instructions for life. But how did these scientists figure out something as elusive and complicated as the structure of DNA? Readers will learn about the different backgrounds of these two gifted scientists and what ultimately led them to each other. Their friendship, shared interests, and common obsessions held them together during the frenzied race to unlock the mysteries of DNA in the mid-twentieth century. Along with explanations about how DNA works, the repercussions of the dynamic duo's eventual discovery will especially fascinate young scientists.