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 the hype and expectations around genomics.

Author: M. García-Sancho
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: 05/11/2012
Pages: 242
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780230250321

Review Citation(s):
Choice 02/01/2013

About the Author
Miguel Garcia-Sancho obtained his Ph.D. at Imperial College London, UK, and has worked at the University of Manchester and Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). He is currently a Chancellor's Fellow at the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation Studies of the University of Edinburgh. His interests lay in the history and social studies of twentieth century biomedicine, as well as science communication and free-lance scientific journalism.