Sydney Brenner: A Biography
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (916 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0879699477 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 350 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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But Brenner's reach has extended well beyond his own research to inspire new generations of young scientists and to promote the development of science and biotechnology around the world. Friedberg is the author of Cancer Answers, Correcting the Blueprint of Life: An Historical Account of the Discovery of DNA Repair Mechanisms, The Writing Life of James D. Over his long and inspiring career, the Nobel Laureate Sydney Brenner has made some of the most significant and game-changing discoveries in the field of molecular biology. Andy Andujar Distinguished Professor and Chair at the Department of Pathology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. He is also senior author of the textbook DNA Repair & Mutagenesis, and has edited and annotated a series of interviews published as Sydney Brenner: My Life in Science.. Watson, and From Rags to Riches: The Phenomenal Rise of The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Friedberg, M.D., is the Senator Betty and Dr. A Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists and recipient of the Rous Whipple Award from the American Society for Investigative Pathology, Friedberg also serves as Editor-in-Chief of the journal DNA Repair. Based on his personal recollections, with contributions and correspondence from his close friends and colleagues, this book tells the lively story, not only of Brenner himself, but of what came to be known as the "golden age" of biology.About the author: Errol C
a thoughtful and entertaining biography This is a fascinating biography of Sydney Brenner, one of the founders of modern molecular biology. Both Brenner and the author, Errol Friedberg, hail from South Africa, which may explain the strong resonance between the author and subject. The biography quotes liberally from many who know Brenner, but the most remarkable words are Brenner's own. Brenner is a profoundly original thin. A great pioneer of modern biology; minor lapses Philip Machanick I was introduced to modern biology research about 5 years ago, having not studied biology at all in school, when I joined a bioinformatics research group. Recapitulating the great discoveries taken for granted today was enlightening – it is amazing how much was discovered in such a short time and how much Brenner was personally involved. One of the techniques he advocated, comp. Well-written and engaging biography about famous scientist DHC This is a thorough, well-written, and engaging biography about Sidney Brenner, one of the chief architects of molecular biology who rose to prominence in the 1960s as a close associate of James Watson, Francis Crick, and other famous molecular biologists of that era. Brenner was a medical student in South Africa during WWII, and I found the recounting of his gradual conversion into a
Friedberg provides descriptions of the nuts and bolts of research that should interest general readers and resonate with scientists. It contains revealing quotes for chemists, an excellent collection of photographs. I heartily recommend it as a good read for anyone interested in exploring how we arrived at our current state of knowledge in molecular biology and the part played by this great man. Science --ScienceThe engaging, readable narrative is enhanced by numerous excerpts from Brenner s professional and personal correspondence, from his published work, and from interviews of friends and colleagues. --Chemistry WorldWith meticulous attention to detail, Errol Friedberg takes us on a journey through the extraordinary life of Sydney Brenner…. Friedberg laces his narrative with quotations and letters, family anecdotes and opinions from collea