The Double Helix by James D. Watson

The Double Helix

James D. Watson

143 pages first pub 1968 (editions)

nonfiction history science challenging informative medium-paced

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By identifying the structure of DNA, the molecule of life, Francis Crick and James Watson revolutionized biochemistry & won themselves a Nobel Prize. At the time, Watson was only 24, a young scientist hungry to make his mark. His uncompromisin...

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informative 92%
inspiring 35%
challenging 28%
reflective 21%
funny 14%
lighthearted 14%
hopeful 7%

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