The Double Helix: A Personal Account of the Discovery of the Structure of DNA |
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... solve the problem , Luria more often wondered whether the real answer would come only after the chemical structure of a virus ( gene ) had been cracked open . Deep down he knew that it is impossible to describe the behavior of something ...
... solve the problem , Luria more often wondered whether the real answer would come only after the chemical structure of a virus ( gene ) had been cracked open . Deep down he knew that it is impossible to describe the behavior of something ...
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... solve a smashingly important problem . As a consequence , John Kendrew soon realized that I was unlikely to help him solve the myoglobin struc- ture . Since he was unable to grow large crystals of horse myoglobin , he initially hoped I ...
... solve a smashingly important problem . As a consequence , John Kendrew soon realized that I was unlikely to help him solve the myoglobin struc- ture . Since he was unable to grow large crystals of horse myoglobin , he initially hoped I ...
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... solve biological structures was clearly a last resort . Of course Rosy knew of Linus ' success but saw no obvious reason to ape his mannerisms . The measure of his past triumphs was sufficient reason in itself to act differently ; only ...
... solve biological structures was clearly a last resort . Of course Rosy knew of Linus ' success but saw no obvious reason to ape his mannerisms . The measure of his past triumphs was sufficient reason in itself to act differently ; only ...
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