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This candid narrative by Noble laureate, Arhur Kornberg, chronicles the saga of a small biotech start-up, the key players the painstaking development of the perfect product, and the forces affecting its resulting success or failure. Kormberg`s razor sharp wit and provocative opinons make this bok a compelling page turner, whether he is decrying the current fashion in scientific funding, or delving into the muddle of the hotly contested PCR Patent trial the technique for which Kary Mullis was ultimately awarded a Noble Prize. The Golden Helix is recommended reading for all those who are in the biotechnology business, entering it, interested in it, or investing in it. "it is an engaging story and well written." Paul Schimmelm MIT"--a smartly written work that will reward readers in academe and industry.`` Nature. "The Golden Helix is neither a business text nor a how to book. It broader, deeper argument is that the scientific disciplines of medicine, biology, and chemistry must coalesce it the biotechnology revolution is to realise its full potential to assist mankind." * Contents : * Currents and Eddies in Biotechnology * Birth of a Biotech Venture * A Scientist Entrepreneur : Alejandor Zaffaroni * A Biotech-Driven Pharmaceutical Company * Growth of a Biotech Venture * The DNAX-Schering-Plough Connection * Genetech, Amgen, Chiron, and Regeneron * Pros and Cons of Biotech Gentures * Epilogue Reference * Index. H.B.
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