Heraclitean Fire
Sketches from a Life Before Nature
by Erwin Chargaff
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books, Science, and Nonfiction.
The eminent biochemist reflects on his life and work in Vienna and in America, shedding light on his DNA research and the work and opinions that led to his reputation as a maverick....
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books, Science, and Nonfiction.
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Eric Weinstein
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“When I heard that there was somebody who bet against Watson and Crick, I thought, 'well, this is just gonna be the laugh of the century.' But it turned out, just to short those guys required another genius.”
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