The Double Helix: A Personal Account of the Discovery of the Structure of DNASince its publication in 1968, The Double Helix has given countless readers a rare and exciting look at one highly significant piece of scientific research-Watson and Crick's race to discover the molecular structure of DNA. |
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Page 137
... Peter . Already I knew that Peter was accepted by Bragg to work toward a Ph.D. with John Kendrew . This was despite the fact that his Cal Tech grades left much to be desired , even considering his long bout with mononucleosis . John ...
... Peter . Already I knew that Peter was accepted by Bragg to work toward a Ph.D. with John Kendrew . This was despite the fact that his Cal Tech grades left much to be desired , even considering his long bout with mononucleosis . John ...
Page 159
... Peter brought in after lunch . Peter's face betrayed something important as he entered the door , and my stomach sank in apprehen- sion at learning that all was lost . Seeing that neither Francis nor I could bear any further suspense ...
... Peter brought in after lunch . Peter's face betrayed something important as he entered the door , and my stomach sank in apprehen- sion at learning that all was lost . Seeing that neither Francis nor I could bear any further suspense ...
Page 222
... Peter and to look at the model . Unthink- ingly Peter arranged for him to stay at Pop's . Soon we found that he would have preferred a hotel . The pres- ence of foreign girls at breakfast did not compensate for the lack of hot water in ...
... Peter and to look at the model . Unthink- ingly Peter arranged for him to stay at Pop's . Soon we found that he would have preferred a hotel . The pres- ence of foreign girls at breakfast did not compensate for the lack of hot water in ...
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