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Francis Crick : hunter of life's secrets

by Robert Olby

This biography traces the scientific career and personal life of the molecular biologist, from his role in discovering the structure of DNA to his later research into neuroscience and consciousness. It examines his evolution across various fields of study.

Accession 12147 ISBN 9780879697983 Publisher Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press
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