Cracking the Genome
Kevin Davies
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Cracking the Genome
by Kevin Davies
Published
January 5, 2001
Publisher
Free Press
Pages
320
ISBN-13
9780743204798
ISBN-10
0743204794
Description
"In 1953, James Watson and Francis Crick discovered the double helix structure of DNA. The discovery was a profound, Nobel-Prize-winning moment in the history of genetics, but it did not decipher the messages on the twisted ladderlike strands within our cells. No one knew what the human genome sequence actually was. No one had cracked the code of life. Now, at the beginning of a new millennium, that code has been cracked ... Here for the first time, in rich human, scientific, and financial detail, is the dramatic story of one of the greatest scientific feats ever accomplished: the mapping of the human genome ... Davies captures the drama of this momentous achievement, drawing on his own genetics expertise and interviews with key scientists including [J. Craig] Venter and [Francis] Collins, as well as Eric Lander, an MIT computer wizard, Kari Stefánsson, the genetics entrepreneur who is remaking Iceland's economy, and John Sulston, chief of the UK genome project ... 'Cracking the Genome' is the definitive account of how the code that holds the answers to the origin of life, the evolution of humanity, and the future of medicine was broken."
Subjects
Mere Christianity
Über die spezielle und die allgemeine Relativitätstheorie
The Constitution of the United States and related documents
For Whom the Bell Tolls
A Brief History of Time
Братья Карамазовы
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Cracking the Genome?
This edition of Cracking the Genome has approximately 320 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Cracking the Genome?
For most readers, Cracking the Genome typically takes between 6h 40m and 4h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 80,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 80,000 words
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What is the word count of Cracking the Genome?
The estimated word count for Cracking the Genome is approximately 80,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Cracking the Genome?
Cracking the Genome was written by Kevin Davies.
When was Cracking the Genome published?
The publication date for this specific edition is January 5, 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.