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 12
... knew he was a delightful dinner companion , they were never able to hide the fact that a stray remark over sherry might bring Francis smack into your life . BEFORE my arrival in Cambridge , Francis only occasionally thought 12.
... knew he was a delightful dinner companion , they were never able to hide the fact that a stray remark over sherry might bring Francis smack into your life . BEFORE my arrival in Cambridge , Francis only occasionally thought 12.
Page 65
... dinner . Francis was always eager to continue our con- versations , while I joyously seized every opportunity to escape from the miserable English food that period- ically led me to worry about whether I might have an ulcer . Odile's ...
... dinner . Francis was always eager to continue our con- versations , while I joyously seized every opportunity to escape from the miserable English food that period- ically led me to worry about whether I might have an ulcer . Odile's ...
Page 129
... to tell us that Chargaff himself would soon be in Cambridge for an evening . John had arranged for him to have dinner at Peterhouse , and Francis and I were invited to join them later for drinks in John's room . At High 129.
... to tell us that Chargaff himself would soon be in Cambridge for an evening . John had arranged for him to have dinner at Peterhouse , and Francis and I were invited to join them later for drinks in John's room . At High 129.
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