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Signs of life : the language and meanings of DNA
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Signs of life : the language and meanings of DNA

by Robert Pollack

This work examines DNA as a biological text that provides the chemical instructions for life. It explores the human genome and addresses the ethical implications of genetic manipulation and the potential risks of altering inherited genetic codes.

Accession 30132 ISBN 0670851213 Publisher Viking
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