About the book: 2019 / Get to know the history of the genetic revolution as told by James D. Watson, Nobel Prize winner. The brilliant scientist takes us on the greatest scientific journey, covering all the milestones of the genetic revolution - from the discovery of the double helix to the discoveries of the last decade. The discovery of the DNA double helix by mankind can be compared in significance only with the achievements of the Enlightenment. Natural selection is still at work, but gene therapy is already a reality. What's next for us? There are practically no areas of science and activity left that are not related to genetics to one degree or another: gene editing, epigenetics, agricultural chemistry, genomics and cancer research are just the tip of the iceberg. “When I tried to analyze the reasons for my success, I realized that it was knowledge. Breakthroughs require ideas, but their basis, their foundation, is knowledge. And in order to gain knowledge, you need to read as much as possible.” J.D. Watson, Nobel laureate