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Francis Crick: Discoverer of the Genetic Code by Matt Ridley — WisdomDeck honest review

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Francis Crick: Discoverer of the Genetic Code

by Matt Ridley

A short life of Crick: DNA, the code, consciousness, his restless brilliance. Ridley's compact biography.

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Three things you will actually use

Talk loudly and think clearly.
Change fields late.
Chase the big problem.

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