Biology, Computing, and the History of Molecular Sequencing: From Proteins to Dna, 1945-2000

by Miguel García-Sancho

Book Overview

Sequencing is often associated with the Human Genome Project and celebrated achievements concerning the DNA molecule. However, the history of this practice comprises not only academic biology, but also the world of computer-assisted information management. The book uncovers this history, qualifying the hype and expectations around genomics.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0230250327
• ISBN13: 9780230250321
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"