The Transforming Principle

By MacLyn McCarty

Book Overview

Forty years ago, three medical researchers-Oswald Avery, Colin MacLeod, and Maclyn McCarty-made the discovery that DNA is the genetic material. With this finding was born the modern era of molecular biology and genetics.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0393019519
• ISBN13: 9780393019513
• Release Date: January 1986
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Lessons in Scientific Perseverance

Reading a first-hand account by one of the three scientists who discovered that DNA was the genetic material was fascinating. Dr. Macarty's humble and objective recollections from his work in Dr. Avery's laboratory show us what true scientific determination can accomplish. This book, which I devoured in less than one week, has proven to be a great source of inspiration.