DNA

DNA has made headlines numerous times this year, with at-home testing kits such as 23andMe not only reuniting long-lost families, but being instrumental in catching serial killers and other criminals.Our understanding of DNA has affected disease and cure, forensics, reproduction, and agriculture. If we are able to completely understand DNA, we have the potential to unlock the answers to all medical problems.The discovery of DNA was arguably the most important scientific breakthrough of the twentieth century, heralding the modern era of biology.This compact format allows this thrilling historical account to be succinct, affordable, and accessible for a wide audience.