James Watson
Photo © Bill Geddes
Images from... DNA



This book includes 100 illustrations in color and black and white. We've chosen seven to show you now. Click on each to see another striking photo from the first single volume to chart the entire genetic revolution.

1. The many faces of DNA
2. 3-D structure of a cellular protein factory
3. How DNA becomes protein
4. A mass producing DNA lab
5. 3-D structure of a cancer causing protein
6. Cell division
7. How genetic fingerprinting works

Plus, From the Author: 14 Strong Opininons On DNA
 


6. Cell division: a cell's chromosomes (blue) are duplicated and then lined up along a special "spindle" prior to being assigned to each daughter cell. High tech imaging techniques help bring to life the extraordinary chromosomal waltz underpinning life's abiliy to perpetuate itself.

 

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