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| double helix by james watson sparknotes: Summary of James D. Watson's The Double Helix Everest Media,, 2022-07-17T22:59:00Z Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 In 1955, I joined some friends who were going into the Alps. I was asked to join them, and we spent the afternoon walking up to a small restaurant that lay at the base of the huge glacier falling down off the Obergabelhorn. #2 Francis Crick was a physicist who worked on the three-dimensional structures of proteins. He was thirty-five years old, yet almost totally unknown. He was often not appreciated, and most people thought he talked too much. But his ideas livened up the atmosphere of the lab. #3 Francis’ theories spread far beyond the confines of protein crystallography. He was always thinking about new experiments, and he would not hide this fact from his colleagues. His friends were unable to hide the fact that a stray remark over sherry might bring Francis smack into your life. #4 DNA was known to exist in the chromosomes of all cells, and it was believed that all genes were composed of DNA. This meant that proteins would not be the Rosetta Stone for unraveling the secret of life. DNA would have to provide the key to determine how the genes determined color of hair, eyes, and intelligence. |
| double helix by james watson sparknotes: DNA James D. Watson, Andrew Berry, 2009-01-21 Fifty years ago, James D. Watson, then just twentyfour, helped launch the greatest ongoing scientific quest of our time. Now, with unique authority and sweeping vision, he gives us the first full account of the genetic revolution—from Mendel’s garden to the double helix to the sequencing of the human genome and beyond. Watson’s lively, panoramic narrative begins with the fanciful speculations of the ancients as to why “like begets like” before skipping ahead to 1866, when an Austrian monk named Gregor Mendel first deduced the basic laws of inheritance. But genetics as we recognize it today—with its capacity, both thrilling and sobering, to manipulate the very essence of living things—came into being only with the rise of molecular investigations culminating in the breakthrough discovery of the structure of DNA, for which Watson shared a Nobel prize in 1962. In the DNA molecule’s graceful curves was the key to a whole new science. Having shown that the secret of life is chemical, modern genetics has set mankind off on a journey unimaginable just a few decades ago. Watson provides the general reader with clear explanations of molecular processes and emerging technologies. He shows us how DNA continues to alter our understanding of human origins, and of our identities as groups and as individuals. And with the insight of one who has remained close to every advance in research since the double helix, he reveals how genetics has unleashed a wealth of possibilities to alter the human condition—from genetically modified foods to genetically modified babies—and transformed itself from a domain of pure research into one of big business as well. It is a sometimes topsy-turvy world full of great minds and great egos, driven by ambitions to improve the human condition as well as to improve investment portfolios, a world vividly captured in these pages. Facing a future of choices and social and ethical implications of which we dare not remain uninformed, we could have no better guide than James Watson, who leads us with the same bravura storytelling that made The Double Helix one of the most successful books on science ever published. Infused with a scientist’s awe at nature’s marvels and a humanist’s profound sympathies, DNA is destined to become the classic telling of the defining scientific saga of our age. |
| double helix by james watson sparknotes: A Study Guide for James D. Watson's "The Double Helix" Gale, Cengage Learning, 2016 |
| double helix by james watson sparknotes: Molecular Biology of the Gene James D. Watson, Tania A. Baker, Stephen P. Bell, 2014 Now completely up-to-date with the latest research advances, the Seventh Edition retains the distinctive character of earlier editions. Twenty-two concise chapters, co-authored by six highly distinguished biologists, provide current, authoritative coverage of an exciting, fast-changing discipline. |
| double helix by james watson sparknotes: Summary & Study Guide - The Gene Lee Tang, 2017-02-01 Why Do Genetics Matter to You? This book is a summary of “The Gene: An Intimate History,” by Siddhartha Mukherjee. Siddhartha Mukherjee’s book chronicles the fascinating history of discovery in classical genetics, molecular genetics, genetic engineering, and the human genome project. It shows: * How our genes and the environment define our identities and personalities; * How genetic engineering technologies can be used to manufacture drugs safely; and * How genetic diagnosis and gene therapies can be used to treat complex genetic diseases. Genetics is at the frontiers of science today, and its impact is often misunderstood. The public is often misled by science fiction and remains largely in the dark as to the actual consequences of advances in the biotechnology and genetic engineering industries. Studying genetics can help you understand the economic, social, and ethical implications of these technologies. Read this book to understand the key concepts of genetics and the economic, social, and ethical implications of the genetic engineering technologies. This guide includes: * Book Summary—helps you understand the key concepts. * Online Videos—cover the concepts in more depth. Value-added from this guide: * Save time * Understand key concepts * Expand your knowledge |
| double helix by james watson sparknotes: The Code Breaker Walter Isaacson, 2021-03-09 A Best Book of 2021 by Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Time, and The Washington Post The bestselling author of Leonardo da Vinci and Steve Jobs returns with a “compelling” (The Washington Post) account of how Nobel Prize winner Jennifer Doudna and her colleagues launched a revolution that will allow us to cure diseases, fend off viruses, and have healthier babies. When Jennifer Doudna was in sixth grade, she came home one day to find that her dad had left a paperback titled The Double Helix on her bed. She put it aside, thinking it was one of those detective tales she loved. When she read it on a rainy Saturday, she discovered she was right, in a way. As she sped through the pages, she became enthralled by the intense drama behind the competition to discover the code of life. Even though her high school counselor told her girls didn’t become scientists, she decided she would. Driven by a passion to understand how nature works and to turn discoveries into inventions, she would help to make what the book’s author, James Watson, told her was the most important biological advance since his codiscovery of the structure of DNA. She and her collaborators turned a curiosity of nature into an invention that will transform the human race: an easy-to-use tool that can edit DNA. Known as CRISPR, it opened a brave new world of medical miracles and moral questions. The development of CRISPR and the race to create vaccines for coronavirus will hasten our transition to the next great innovation revolution. The past half-century has been a digital age, based on the microchip, computer, and internet. Now we are entering a life-science revolution. Children who study digital coding will be joined by those who study genetic code. Should we use our new evolution-hacking powers to make us less susceptible to viruses? What a wonderful boon that would be! And what about preventing depression? Hmmm…Should we allow parents, if they can afford it, to enhance the height or muscles or IQ of their kids? After helping to discover CRISPR, Doudna became a leader in wrestling with these moral issues and, with her collaborator Emmanuelle Charpentier, won the Nobel Prize in 2020. Her story is an “enthralling detective story” (Oprah Daily) that involves the most profound wonders of nature, from the origins of life to the future of our species. |
| double helix by james watson sparknotes: Summary & Analysis of The Code Breaker SNAP Summaries, PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. SNAP Summaries is wholly responsible for this content and is not associated with the original author in any way. If you are the author, publisher, or representative of the original work, please contact info[at]snapsummaries[dot]com with any questions or concerns. Walter Isaacson's latest bestselling biography follows the life and scientific achievements of Jennifer Doudna, the Nobel-Prize-winning biochemist who discovered the ability to edit the human gene. This summary of his 500-page tome offers a breakdown of the complicated science, the dozens of other scientists who contributed to the discovery, and the drama for patents and recognition in the biggest scientific discovery of the century. What does this SNAP Summary Include? - Synopsis of the original book - Key takeaways from each chapter - Breakdown of the complex science behind the gene-editing tool, CRISPR - The life and scientific discoveries of Jennifer Doudna - Details of the battle for patents from competing scientists working to unlock CRISPR - A thought-provoking guide to the complex ethical dilemmas that CRISPR raises - Timeline of key events on the journey to from discovering DNA to editing the human gene - A guide to the dozens of scientists who contributed to the research - An in-depth editorial review of Isaacson's book - Background on Walter Isaacson About the Original Book: Walter Isaacson's bestselling biography of Jennifer Doudna and the science behind CRISPR reaches far beyond the confines of your average biography. The near-500-page narrative weaves seamlessly between the history of genetic engineering and advancements over the past century, detailed explanations of the science behind CRISPR, broad ethical debates about its use in humans, glimpses into the life of Jennifer Doudna, and the personal relationships, professional collaborations, and minor characters that colored her path to the Nobel Prize. It is a rich, detailed, thoughtful, and enthralling look at the complex scientific journey that started with some strange bacteria and a couple of yogurt scientists and grew into what is potentially the most important biotechnological discovery in human history. DISCLAIMER: This book is intended as a companion to, not a replacement for, The Code Breaker. SNAP Summaries is wholly responsible for this content and is not associated with the original author in any way. If you are the author, publisher, or representative of the original work, please contact info[at]snapsummaries.com with any questions or concerns. |
| double helix by james watson sparknotes: Avoid Boring People James D. Watson, 2010-05-04 From Nobel Prize-winning scientist James D. Watson, a living legend for his work unlocking the structure of DNA, comes this candid and entertaining memoir, filled with practical advice for those starting out their academic careers. In Avoid Boring People, Watson lays down a life’s wisdom for getting ahead in a competitive world. Witty and uncompromisingly honest, he shares his thoughts on how young scientists should choose the projects that will shape their careers, the supreme importance of collegiality, and dealing with competitors within the same institution. It’s an irreverent romp through Watson’s colorful career and an indispensable guide to anyone interested in nurturing the life of the mind. |
| double helix by james watson sparknotes: Genes, Girls, and Gamow James D. Watson, 2002-05-07 In the years following his and Francis Crick’s towering discovery of DNA, James Watson was obsessed with finding two things: RNA and a wife. Genes, Girls, and Gamow is the marvelous chronicle of those pursuits. Watson effortlessly glides between his heartbreaking and sometimes hilarious debacles in the field of love and his heady inquiries in the field of science. He also reflects with touching candor on some of science’s other titans, from fellow Nobelists Linus Pauling and the incorrigible Richard Feynman to Russian physicist George Gamow, who loved whiskey, limericks, and card tricks as much as he did molecules and genes. What emerges is a refreshingly human portrait of a group of geniuses and a candid, often surprising account of how science is done. |
| double helix by james watson sparknotes: Molecular and Quantitative Animal Genetics Hasan Khatib, 2014-10-16 Animal genetics is a foundational discipline in the fields of animal science, animal breeding, and veterinary sciences. While genetics underpins the healthy development and breeding of all living organisms, this is especially true in domestic animals, specifically with respect to breeding for key traits. Molecular and Quantitative Animal Genetics is a new textbook that takes an innovative approach, looking at both quantitative and molecular breeding approaches. The bookprovides a comprehensive introduction to genetic principles and their applications in animal breeding. This text provides a useful overview for those new to the field of animal genetics and breeding, covering a diverse array of topics ranging from population and quantitative genetics to epigenetics and biotechnology. Molecular and Quantitative Animal Genetics will be an important and invaluable educational resource for undergraduate and graduate students and animal agriculture professionals. Divided into six sections pairing fundamental principles with useful applications, the book's comprehensive coverage will make it an ideal fit for students studying animal breeding and genetics at any level. |
| double helix by james watson sparknotes: Photograph 51 Anna Ziegler, 2021-08-26 Ziegler's thoughtful, empathetic play brings home with bitter comedy the unlovely male-domination of this world in the 1950s ... glorious. Independent London 1953. Scientists are on the verge of discovering what they call the secret of life: the DNA double helix. Providing the key is driven young physicist Rosalind Franklin. But if the double helix was the breakthrough of the 20th century, then what kept Franklin out of the history books? A play about ambition, isolation, and the race for greatness. Photograph 51 premiered in the UK in London's West End in 2015 in a production which starred Nicole Kidman, where it won the WhatsOnStage Award for Best New Play. Published for the first time in Methuen Drama's Modern Classics series, this edition features a brand-new introduction by Mandy Greenfield. |
| double helix by james watson sparknotes: Summary: The Genomics Age BusinessNews Publishing,, 2014-09-29 The must-read summary of Gina Smith's book: The Genomics Age: How DNA Technology Is Transforming the Way We Live and Who We Are. This complete summary of the ideas from Gina Smith's book The Genomics Age shows how genetic testing is currently being used in many ways in the medical sector; however, it is experiencing challenges with costs, ethics and patient rights. In this book, the author explains the progress in genomics and what we can expect for the future. This summary provides readers with an insight into the uses and development of genomic discovery and how this will affect all of us in the years to come. Added-value of this summary: • Save time • Understand key concepts • Expand your knowledge To learn more, read The Genomics Age and discover the future of genomics in medicine, criminology, academic research and the economy. |
| double helix by james watson sparknotes: Nonfiction Classics for Students : Presenting Analysis, Context, and Criticism on Nonfiction Works Elizabeth Thomason, 2001 Each entry contains information about the author's life, plot summary, characters, themes, styles, historical context, critical overview, and criticism. |
| double helix by james watson sparknotes: Summary of Activities of the Committee on Science and Astronautics, U.S. House of Representatives, for the Ninety-third Congress United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Astronautics, 1974 |
| double helix by james watson sparknotes: Double Helix Nancy Werlin, 2005-05-05 Eighteen-year-old Eli discovers a shocking secret about his life and his family while working for a Nobel Prize-winning scientist whose specialty is genetic engineering. |
| double helix by james watson sparknotes: Salvador Luria Rena Selya, 2022-10-25 The life of Nobel-winning biologist Salvador Luria, whose passion for science was equaled by his commitment to political engagement in Cold War America. Blacklisted from federal funding review panels but awarded a Nobel Prize for his research on bacteriophage, biologist Salvador Luria (1912–1991) was as much an activist as a scientist. In this first full-length biography of Luria, Rena Selya draws on extensive archival research; interviews with Luria’s family, colleagues, and students; and FBI documents obtained through the Freedom of Information Act to create a compelling portrait of a man committed to both science and society. In addition to his work with viruses and bacteria in the 1940s, Luria broke new ground in molecular biology and cancer research from the 1950s to the 1980s and was a leader in calling for scientists to accept an educational and advisory responsibility to the public. In return, he believed, the public should rely on science to strengthen social and political institutions. Luria was born in Italy, where the Fascists came to power when he was ten. He left Italy for France due to the antisemitic Race Laws of 1938, and then fled as a Jewish refugee from Nazi Europe, making his way to the United States. Once an American citizen, Luria became a grassroots activist on behalf of civil rights, labor representation, nuclear disarmament, and American military disengagement from the Vietnam and Gulf Wars. Luria joined the MIT faculty in 1960 and was the founding director of the Center for Cancer Research. Throughout his life he remained as passionate about his engagement with political issues as about his science, and continued to fight for peace and freedom until his death. |
| double helix by james watson sparknotes: Summary and Expansion: Life Itself : Francis Crick Quick Savant, 2024-12-10 Warning! This is a summary and expansion, not the original. Ever wondered where life came from, or if we’re all just cosmic accidents? Buckle up, because Francis Crick—yes, the co-discoverer of DNA’s double helix—takes you on a wild ride to answer one of humanity’s biggest questions: How did life begin? Crick swaps his microscope for a detective hat and dives into the greatest mystery of all time. Could life on Earth have originated in the distant corners of the cosmos and hitchhiked here on a comet? Is panspermia—basically intergalactic carpooling—actually a thing? Prepare to have your mind blown as Crick weaves together science, logic, and a dash of cosmic speculation to challenge what you think you know about your origins. Quick Savant updates and expands Crick’s research, adding compelling new evidence and arguments. This innovative and timely-and timeless- summary and expansion, will leave you pondering and staring at the night sky with new wonder. If life has ever made you scratch your head, this book will make you grin and think—sometimes simultaneously. |
| double helix by james watson sparknotes: Learning to Think Spatially National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies, Board on Earth Sciences and Resources, Geographical Sciences Committee, Committee on Support for Thinking Spatially: The Incorporation of Geographic Information Science Across the K-12 Curriculum, 2005-01-03 Learning to Think Spatially examines how spatial thinking might be incorporated into existing standards-based instruction across the school curriculum. Spatial thinking must be recognized as a fundamental part of Kâ€12 education and as an integrator and a facilitator for problem solving across the curriculum. With advances in computing technologies and the increasing availability of geospatial data, spatial thinking will play a significant role in the information-based economy of the twenty-first century. Using appropriately designed support systems tailored to the Kâ€12 context, spatial thinking can be taught formally to all students. A geographic information system (GIS) offers one example of a high-technology support system that can enable students and teachers to practice and apply spatial thinking in many areas of the curriculum. |
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| double helix by james watson sparknotes: Molecular Biology of the Cell Bruce Alberts, Dennis Bray, John Howard Wilson (biochemist), Hunt, Julian Lewis, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, James D. Watson, 1989-01-01 New edition of a text in which six researchers from leading institutions discuss what is known and what is yet to be understood in the field of cell biology. The material on molecular genetics has been revised and expanded so that it can be used as a stand-alone text. A new chapter covers pathogens, infection, and innate immunity. Topics include introduction to the cell, basic genetic mechanisms, methods, internal organization of the cell, and cells in their social context. The book contains color illustrations and charts; and the included CD-ROM contains dozens of video clips, animations, molecular structures, and high-resolution micrographs. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR. |
| double helix by james watson sparknotes: MRC Technical Summary Report United States. Army. Mathematics Research Center, 1979 |
| double helix by james watson sparknotes: Summary & Review of The 100 Best Non Fiction Books Nelson KJ, Summary & Review of The 100 Best Non Fiction Books is a curated collection of the most influential and thought-provoking nonfiction works throughout history. From ancient philosophical texts to contemporary works of science and memoir, this book offers a diverse range of topics and authors that have shaped the nonfiction genre. With concise summaries and balanced reviews for each of the 100 books, this guide is a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the depth and breadth of nonfiction literature. |
| double helix by james watson sparknotes: Summary & Study Guide - Cancerland Lee Tang, 2019-07-01 Get Up-to-Date on Cancer and Stem Cell Research. This book is a summary of “Cancerland: A Medical Memoir, by David Scadden, M.D. Cancer presents a daunting challenge for patients, caregivers, and science. Most people encountering cancer feel like stepping into a foreign land called Cancerland. The current state of science and medicine offer us many possibilities—radiation therapy, chemotherapy, stem cell therapy, precision surgery, and therapies relying on engineered viruses and immune cells. The book leads you through the rapidly changing landscape of Cancerland, from the dawn of the biological age in the mid-1950s to the present. By exploring the science of cancer and stem cells, new therapies, and drugs, the author makes Cancerland more habitable and reveals that progress toward a cure is real. Read this book to improve your understanding of cancer biology. This guide includes: * Book Summary—helps you understand the key concepts. * Online Videos—cover the concepts in more depth. Value-added from this guide: * Save time * Understand key concepts * Expand your knowledge |
| double helix by james watson sparknotes: Herding Hemingway's Cats Kat Arney, 2016-01-14 The language of genes has become common parlance. We know they make your eyes blue, your hair curly or your nose straight. The media tells us that our genes control the risk of cancer, heart disease, alcoholism or Alzheimer's. The cost of DNA sequencing has plummeted from billions of pounds to a few hundred, and gene-based advances in medicine hold huge promise. So we've all heard of genes, but how do they actually work? There are 2.2 metres of DNA inside every one of your cells, encoding roughly 20,000 genes. These are the 'recipes' that tell our cells how to make the building blocks of life, along with myriad control switches ensuring they're turned on and off at the right time and in the right place. But rather than a static string of genetic code, this is a dynamic, writhing biological library. Figuring out how it all works – how your genes build your body – is a major challenge for researchers around the world. And what they're discovering is that far from genes being a fixed, deterministic blueprint, things are much more random and wobbly than anyone expected. Drawing on stories ranging from six toed cats and stickleback hips to Mickey Mouse mice and zombie genes – told by researchers working at the cutting edge of genetics – Kat Arney explores the mysteries in our genomes with clarity, flair and wit, creating a companion reader to the book of life itself. |
| double helix by james watson sparknotes: Summary & Analysis of The Tangled Tree ZIP Reads, PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. If you'd like to purchase the original book, please paste this link in your browser: https://amzn.to/2NnyOvS The Tangled Tree is David Quammen's detailed, fascinating, and artful look into the history of evolutionary biology and the brilliant minds behind it, as well as the answers to those eternal questions: who are we and where did we come from? What does this ZIP Reads Summary Include? Synopsis of the original bookDetailed history of evolutionary biology from Darwin to todayA guide to the science of geneticsKey scientific milestones of the past 200 yearsDetailed stories from Quammen's extensive researchAn in-depth editorial reviewBackground on the author About the Original Book: The Tangled Tree is so much more than a book about evolution. Quammen covers every facet of this incredible story from the personal history of Charles Darwin to the technological hurdles facing scientists today. Understand the development of our human knowledge over time, how we built upon Darwinian evolution, and what questions are left to answer next. The writing is artful and compelling, and Quammen makes the complicated genetic science easy to understand. If you have ever wondered where humans came from or how we study and learn about our ancient past, this book is a must-read. DISCLAIMER: This book is intended as a companion to, not a replacement for, The Tangled Tree: A Radical New History of Life. ZIP Reads is wholly responsible for this content and is not associated with the original author in any way. Please follow this link: https://amzn.to/2NnyOvS to purchase a copy of the original book. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. |
| double helix by james watson sparknotes: The Annotated and Illustrated Double Helix James D. Watson, Alexander Gann, Jan Witkowski, 2012-11-06 On the fiftieth anniversary of Watson and Crick receiving the Nobel Prize, a freshly annotated and illustrated edition of The Double Helix provides new insights into a scientific revolution. Published to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Nobel Prize for Watson and Crick’s discovery of the structure of DNA, an annotated and illustrated edition of this classic book gives new insights into the personal relationships between James Watson, Frances Crick, Maurice Wilkins, and Rosalind Franklin, and the making of a scientific revolution. |
| double helix by james watson sparknotes: Summary of The Code Breaker Alexander Cooper, 2021-09-03 Summary of The Code Breaker - Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race - A Comprehensive Summary This blockbuster book sees Nobel-winning organic chemist Jennifer Doudna through a wonderful magnifying lens. Toward the beginning of November 2018, twin girls — Humdinger and Nana — were born by caesarian section in a Chinese emergency clinic. Their introduction to the world probably would have gone undetected outside of the family aside from one factor: They were the world's first genetically altered infants. A Chinese researcher, He Jiankui, altered their genes apparently with an end goal to shield them from being tainted with the HIV infection, utilizing a gene editing tool called CRISPR. The declaration of genetically altered children was met with awfulness and shock, especially in mainstream researchers. He lost his employment and was sentenced to three years in jail. These potentials and extensive results of quality-altering innovation are topics going through Walter Isaacson's new book The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race. Coming in at almost 500 pages, the book jumps into the substance of life and the powerful universe of genomes and hereditary coding, or what Isaacson calls the third extraordinary upheaval of present-day times, following the article, and the piece which prompted the advanced unrest. For the unenlightened — those people who can't tell their DNAs from RNAs — understanding this new wilderness in science can be somewhat overwhelming. Take this model almost immediately in the book when Isaacson clarifies the distinction between the two: RNA (ribonucleic acid) is a particle in living cells that is like DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). However, it has one more oxygen molecule in its sugar-phosphate spine and a distinction in one of its four bases. Here is a Preview of What You Will Get: ⁃ A Full Book Summary ⁃ An Analysis ⁃ Fun quizzes ⁃ Quiz Answers ⁃ Etc Get a copy of this summary and learn about the book. |
| double helix by james watson sparknotes: The Proceedings of the 18th Annual History of Medicine Days Conference 2009 Aleksandra Loewenau, Kerry Sun, 2011-12-08 This volume is the first one in a peer-reviewed series of Proceedings Volumes from the Calgary History of Medicine Days conferences, which are now produced with Cambridge Scholars Publishing. The History of Medicine Days are two-day Nation-wide conferences held annually in spring at the University of Calgary (Canada), where undergraduate and early graduate students from across Canada, the United States, United Kingdom and Europe give paper and poster presentations on a wide variety of topics from the history of medicine and health care. The selected 2009 conference papers that are assembled in this volume, particularly comprise the history of Ancient Medicine, Canadiana, Eugenics, Military Medicine, Public Health, Surgery, Diseases, as well as Sex and Gender perspectives. Distinguished Professor of Biology and Chair of the History of Biology Program at Washington University in St. Louis (USA), Dr. Garland E. Allen, held the 2009 keynote address at the conference. His topic “Evolution, Genetics and Eugenics: The Misuse of Biological Theory, 1900–1945” was largely based on an earlier article in the scholarly journal Endeavour. With the permission of the author and editors-in-chief of Endeavour, this article could be reprinted in the current volume where it represents the 2009 keynote address. This volume also includes the abstracts of all 2009 conference presentations and is well-illustrated with diagrams and images pertaining to the history of medicine. |
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| double helix by james watson sparknotes: Summary & Study Guide – The Tangled Tree Lee Tang, 2019-11-01 This is the story of some of biology’s most incredible discoveries. This book is a summary of “The Tangled Tree: A Radical New History of Life,” by David Quammen. One of the central insights in Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution was that life branched like a tree. Over a century later, scientists used DNA sequences to reexamine the history of life and found that the tree of life was tangled. Humans are likely descended from single-cell organisms which we didn’t know existed fifty years ago. Genes don’t just move vertically. They also pass laterally across species lines. Eight percent of the human genome arrived not through traditional inheritance, but sideways through viral infections. The Tangled Tree chronicles these discoveries through the lives of the researchers who made them. It explains how molecular studies of evolution have brought startling recognition about the tangled tree of life. Read this book to get a new understanding of evolution and the history of life. This guide includes: * Book Summary—helps you understand the key concepts. * Online Videos—cover the concepts in more depth. Value-added from this guide: * Save time * Understand key concepts * Expand your knowledge |
| double helix by james watson sparknotes: Summary of Annie Murphy Paul's The Extended Mind Milkyway Media, 2023-01-23 Buy now to get the main key ideas from Annie Murphy Paul's The Extended Mind There is a common misconception that the brain is a closed-off control room where thinking takes place and that intelligence is something we are born with, not a skill we can improve. However, in The Extended Mind (2021), science writer Annie Murphy Paul uses research from psychologists, cognitive scientists, and neuroscientists to prove that intelligence, superior memory, and sharp attention stem from interactions between our brains, bodies, spaces, and relationships. Using Paul’s practical methods, we can unlock our mind’s full potential and think more effectively. |
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| double helix by james watson sparknotes: Summary: Five Regions of the Future BusinessNews Publishing,, 2013-02-15 The must-read summary of Joel Barker and Scott Erikson's book: Five Regions of the Future: Preparing Your Business for Tomorrow's Technology Revolution. This complete summary of the ideas from Joel Barker and Scott Erikson's book Five Regions of the Future shows that new technology falls into one of five well-defined regions. In their book, the authors explain how you can make smart decisions about which technologies will ultimately transform your industry and generate the best growth opportunities by mapping the advancements in each of the five fields. This summary is essential for anyone who is baffled by today's rapidly evolving technologies or anyone who wants to take advantage of technology to further their business. Added-value of this summary: • Save time • Understand key concepts • Expand your knowledge To learn more, read Five Regions of the Future and discover how you can make use of technological advancements to take your business to the next level. |
| double helix by james watson sparknotes: Technology, Organizations and Innovation: Theories, concepts and paradigms Ian McLoughlin, David Preece, Patrick Dawson, 2000 An authoritative collection of leading critical and contemporary writings published in the field of technology and organizations. The set spans a 50-year time period taking the reader from the first and most influential papers from the early 1950s through to some recent publications which address contemporary and emerging debates in the field at the dawn of the 21st century. Each of the 4 volumes has a particular focus upon this area of research and scholarship: the early debates; theories, paradigms and concepts; critical empirical studies; and emerging themes and future debates. The editors provide an introduction to, and overview of, the themes, debates, perspectives, theories and paradigms which characterize this area of organization studies, and set out a route map to help guide the reader through the four volumes. |
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| double helix by james watson sparknotes: Genomics Hans C. Andersson, MD, Whitney Stewart, 2020-09-01 Over the past 50 years, scientists have made incredible progress in the application of genetic research to human health care and disease treatment. Innovative tools and techniques, including gene therapy and CRISPR-Cas9 editing, can treat inherited disorders that were previously untreatable, or prevent them from happening in the first place. You can take a DNA test to learn where your ancestors are from. Police officers can use genetic evidence to identify criminals—or innocents. And some doctors are using new medical techniques for unprecedented procedures. Genomics: A Revolution in Health and Disease Discovery delves into the history, science, and ethics behind recent breakthroughs in genetic research. Authors Whitney Stewart and Hans Andersson, MD, present fascinating case studies that show how real people have benefitted from genetic research. Though the genome remains full of mysteries, researchers and doctors are working hard to uncover its secrets and find the best ways to treat patients and cure diseases. The discoveries to come will inform how we target disease treatment, how we understand our health, and how we define our very identities. |
| double helix by james watson sparknotes: A Million Little Pieces James Frey, 2009-02-05 A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'Inspirational and essential' Bret Easton Ellis, author of American Psycho 'Poignant and tragic' The Spectator 'Easily the most remarkable non-fiction book about drugs and drug taking since Hunter S Thompson's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' Observer James Frey wakes up on a plane, with no memory of the preceding two weeks. His face is cut and his body is covered with bruises. He has no wallet and no idea of his destination. He has abused alcohol and every drug he can lay his hands on for a decade - and he is aged only twenty-three. What happens next is one of the most powerful and extreme stories ever told. His family takes him to a rehabilitation centre. And James Frey starts his perilous journey back to the world of the drug and alcohol-free living. His lack of self-pity is unflinching and searing. A Million Little Pieces is a dazzling account of a life destroyed and a life reconstructed. It is also the introduction of a bold and talented literary voice. |
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What is the difference between float and double? - Stack Overflow
Dec 31, 2021 · Type double, 64 bits long, has a bigger range (*10^+/-308) and 15 digits precision. Type long double is nominally 80 bits, though a given compiler/OS pairing may store it as 12 …
c - 'float' vs. 'double' precision - Stack Overflow
The reason it's called a double is because the number of bytes used to store it is double the number of a float (but this includes both the exponent and significand). The IEEE 754 standard …
c语言中float、double的区别和用法？ - 知乎
而double大约能精确到小数点后面的15位左右。 具体精确到几位，跟所用的编译器有关，但是各个编辑器编译器之间，也是相差不大的。 至于整数部分，float表示的整数部分的范围，就已经够 …
C语言中，double**和double(*)[5]有什么区别？怎么理解？ - 知乎
Nov 24, 2019 · double(*)[5] 是指向 double[5] 类型的指针类型。 double** 是指向 double* 类型的指针类型。 区别不是很显然的吗？ double[5] 类型能隐式转换成 double* 类型，但它们不是同一 …
How do I print a double value with full precision using cout?
Dec 17, 2020 · A double is a floating point type, not fixed point. Do not use std::fixed as that fails to print small double as anything but 0.000...000. For large double, it prints many digits, …
c++ - Double precision - decimal places - Stack Overflow
Oct 20, 2017 · On the other hand, if you print out an arbitrary double with 15 decimal places and the convert it back to a double, you won't necessarily get the same value back—you need 17 …
Difference between long double and double in C and C++
Apr 22, 2015 · The standard only requires that long double is at least as precise as double, so some compilers will simply treat long double as if it is the same as double. But, on most x86 …
What exactly does Double mean in java? - Stack Overflow
A double is an IEEE754 double-precision floating point number, similar to a float but with a larger range and precision. IEEE754 single precision numbers have 32 bits (1 sign, 8 exponent and …
Correct format specifier for double in printf - Stack Overflow
Format %lf is a perfectly correct printf format for double, exactly as you used it. There's nothing wrong with your code. There's nothing wrong with your code. Format %lf in printf was not …
What is the difference between "Double" and "double" in Java?
Some thing important to note, is that a complex data-type Double can be null. I often use it when an operation could yield something else than a number, if something is not found, and a null …
What is the difference between float and double? - Stack Overflow
Dec 31, 2021 · Type double, 64 bits long, has a bigger range (*10^+/-308) and 15 digits precision. Type long double is nominally 80 bits, though a given compiler/OS pairing may store it as 12 …
c - 'float' vs. 'double' precision - Stack Overflow
The reason it's called a double is because the number of bytes used to store it is double the number of a float (but this includes both the exponent and significand). The IEEE 754 standard …
c语言中float、double的区别和用法？ - 知乎
而double大约能精确到小数点后面的15位左右。 具体精确到几位，跟所用的编译器有关，但是各个编辑器编译器之间，也是相差不大的。 至于整数部分，float表示的整数部分的范围，就已经够 …
C语言中，double**和double(*)[5]有什么区别？怎么理解？ - 知乎
Nov 24, 2019 · double(*)[5] 是指向 double[5] 类型的指针类型。 double** 是指向 double* 类型的指针类型。 区别不是很显然的吗？ double[5] 类型能隐式转换成 double* 类型，但它们不是同一 …
How do I print a double value with full precision using cout?
Dec 17, 2020 · A double is a floating point type, not fixed point. Do not use std::fixed as that fails to print small double as anything but 0.000...000. For large double, it prints many digits, …
c++ - Double precision - decimal places - Stack Overflow
Oct 20, 2017 · On the other hand, if you print out an arbitrary double with 15 decimal places and the convert it back to a double, you won't necessarily get the same value back—you need 17 …
Difference between long double and double in C and C++
Apr 22, 2015 · The standard only requires that long double is at least as precise as double, so some compilers will simply treat long double as if it is the same as double. But, on most x86 …
What exactly does Double mean in java? - Stack Overflow
A double is an IEEE754 double-precision floating point number, similar to a float but with a larger range and precision. IEEE754 single precision numbers have 32 bits (1 sign, 8 exponent and …
Correct format specifier for double in printf - Stack Overflow
Format %lf is a perfectly correct printf format for double, exactly as you used it. There's nothing wrong with your code. There's nothing wrong with your code. Format %lf in printf was not …
What is the difference between "Double" and "double" in Java?
Some thing important to note, is that a complex data-type Double can be null. I often use it when an operation could yield something else than a number, if something is not found, and a null …
