Biology, Computing, and the History of Molecular Sequencing From Proteins to DNA, 1945–2000
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...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London
Palgrave Macmillan UK
2012, 2012
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| Series: | Science, Technology and Medicine in Modern History
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | 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 |
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| Physical Description: | XIII, 242 p online resource |
| ISBN: | 9780230370937 |