Authoritative and Up To Date, this wry and easy-to-understand book offers an accessible and entertaining look at the history, science, and intrigue behind DNA, the molecule that shook the
world.
"A Unique, Richly Detailed, and fun biography of DNA grounded in deep historical and philosophical knowledge. Israel Rosenfield, Edward Ziff, and Borrin Van Loon give us everything we need to
know about biology's most important molecule."-Oliver Sacks, Columbia University, author of The Mind's Eye and The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat
"This Is A Remarkable Book On DNA, the molecule that lies at the core of genetics. The book is novel, easy to read, and fun and combines excellent cartoons with good personal vignettes and
history. It can be read on its own or as a supplement to a conventional textbook. I spent many years mastering genetics yet learned new nd valuable things from this book. Take a look; you will
not be disappointed."-Robert Trivers, Rutgers University, winner of the Crafoord Prize in Biosciences
