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Francis Crick. Thanks to Matt Ridley’s recent book, Crick is back as the subject of cocktail party gossip. Recently, I re-read The Double Helix, James Watson’s account of their discovery of DNA. (I have the 1969 edition). The New Scientist has a great podcast interview with Ridley about how Crick was so unlike many great scientists of history: “Gene Genius“, 3 November 2006.

What Would You Do With a $1000 Genome? Nature Genetics asked the question of a five genomic leaders, and a number of bloggers, including RPM over at evolgen. Jason, I think this warrants a public perspective from The Personal Genome….

Waking up Earlier than the Early Bird. A genetic discovery behind familial advanced sleep phase syndrome may shed light on the complicated workings and regulation of the normal body clock. Insomniacs, take note, more hope!

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