The DNA Revolution

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03.02.2003

Fifty Years ago James Watson and Francis Crick made history when they cracked the code for DNA. Watson was only 24 years old, and by no means the smartest scientist around. So why do some scientists make great discoveries? In this hour of To the Best of Our Knowledge, James Watson talks about scientific breakthroughs. Also, the dark side of DNA: bioengineering and the future of war.

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