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Eighteen year old Eli Samuels has just graduated from high school and lucked into a job at Wyatt Transgenicsâoffered to him by Dr. Quincy Wyatt, the legendary molecular biologist. The salary is substantial, the work is interesting, and Dr. Wyatt seems to be paying special attention to Eli.
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2 authors picked Double Helix as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is the classic personal account of the discovery of the structure of DNA. I read it as an early college assignment, but now find it rich in history, biology, and insight. Watson described himself as an ornithology undergraduate who avoided chemistry and physics courses in spite of a desire to do scienceâa common sentiment. He unfolds in frank detail how the world of science worked, and sometimes didnât work, early post-WWII. We learn as much about bond angles and hydration as we do about laboratory politics and personality quirks beneath the effort to puzzle out the structure and functionâŚ
From John's list on science and nature by scientists.
A young adult novel that is part thriller, part love story, and part family drama. I love all three! But a book steeped in Biotech? I wasnât sure. When a friend recommended Double Helix, I took a chance and was pleasantly surprised. Eli âlucksâ into a job at a biotech company which his father is vehemently against. He doesnât say why, but Eli assumes it has to do with a dislike for Eliâs new boss and his motherâs medical condition (Huntingtonâs Disease). The job comes with a big salary and even bigger secrets. Note to Eli: If it seemsâŚ
From Danna's list on that prove DNA sucks at keeping secrets.
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