Soul Stripped Dance: Kelly, Mullis Autobiography Open Humanities

Author: (American) Kary Mullis, translated by Xu Jiayong, Tang Qingxiu
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Publishing Date: 2006-04-01
Features: This book is the autobiography of Kary Mullis, the 1993 Nobel Prize in Chemistry laureate. The author recounts, through personal experiences, the legendary story of the birth of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR), the behind-the-scenes development and spread, and his journey to winning the prize. Additionally, Mullis discusses the Simpson case, venomous spiders, drugs, his childhood adventures, and his unique insights into global warming and AIDS. The book portrays a non-traditional scientist—Kary Mullis, who is highly creative in scientific research but sometimes takes detours, serious and dedicated at work, and unrestrained in life.