In 1953 Watson and Crick discovered the double helical structure of DNA and Watson's personal account of the discovery, "The Double Helix", was published in 1968. "Genes, Girls and Gamow" is also autobiographical, covering the period from when "The Double Helix" ends, in 1953, to a few years later, and ending with a Postscript bringing the story up to date. Here is Watson adjusting to new-found fame, carrying out tantalizing experiments on the role of DNA in biology, and falling in love. The book is enlivened with copies of handwritten letters from the larger than life character of George Gamow, who had made significant contributions to physics but became intrigued by genes, DNA and the elusive genetic code. This is a tale of heartbreak, infidelity, scientific excitement and ambition, laced with travelogue and '50s atmosphere.
- ISBN10 1299220452
- ISBN13 9781299220454
- Publish Date 1 January 2002 (first published 1 November 2001)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 25 February 2015
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Vintage
- Format eBook
- Language English