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The wellsprings of life

by Isaac Asimov

This volume explores the origins of life, examining evolutionary theory, cytology, and basic biochemistry. It traces the historical development of biology, from debates on spontaneous generation to the modern scientific understanding of DNA and cellular organisation.

Accession 8759 ISBN — Publisher Abelard-Schuman
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