The Double Helix is a riveting account of the discovery of the structure of DNA, the molecule of life. This groundbreaking work by Francis Crick and James Watson revolutionized the field of biochemistry.

At just 24 years old, Watson was a young scientist eager to make his mark. His candid narrative of the thrilling race against other world-class researchers to solve one of science's greatest mysteries offers a dazzlingly clear picture of a world filled with brilliant scientists, human ambitions, and intense rivalries.

Watson's humility, untainted by false modesty, shines through as he recounts his and Crick's desperate efforts to beat Linus Pauling to the Holy Grail of life sciences—the identification of the basic building block of life. Never before has a scientist been so truthful in capturing the essence of his work.