50 Years of DNA

rick and Watson's discovery of the structure of DNA fifty years ago marked one of the great turning points in the history of science. Biology, immunology, medicine, and genetics have all been radically transformed in the succeeding half-century, and the double helix has become an icon of our times. Published in association with Nature, this fascinating explora-tion of a scientific phenomenon provides an engaging account of the background and context for the discovery, its signifi-cance, and its enduring afterlife. A series of essays by leading scientists, historians, and commentators offers unique perspectives on DNA and its impact on modern science and society.