Author – James Watson Publisher – Weidenfeld and Nicolson (Penguin for later editions) Date – 1968 Rating 5/5 (for being classic – but 1/5 for its depiction of Franklin) Background As a geneticist, the discovery of the structure of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is probably the greatest achievement in my field to date. This book isContinue reading “The Double Helix – a tale of male ego and a forgotten woman”
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The History of Alcohol – Dry January Day 5
Yes, I am still on the wagon for Dry January. I have to say it was quite difficult this weekend to avoid having a drink. Friday and Saturday nights seem to be a standard drinking evening so it’s a bit strange to reach for a lemonade instead. Honestly, I do think I am sleeping betterContinue reading “The History of Alcohol – Dry January Day 5”
The Origin of Our Species
The Origin of Our Species – review Author – Chris Stringer Publisher – Penguin Date – 2011 Stars – 4.5/5 Review Although I have said this blog is mainly intended for crime and mystery, I have a secondary interest in science and particularly genetics. Hence, the story of human evolution and how we came toContinue reading “The Origin of Our Species”
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