Advances in genetics vs Molecular biology of the gene: Which Should You Read?

Cover of Advances in genetics Advances in genetics Jeffrey C. Hall · 1996 ★★★★☆ 3.8 190 pages · ≈ 3 h 31 m · Moderate
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Advances in Genetics increases its focus on modern human genetics and its relation to medicine with the merger of this long-standing serial with Molecular Genetic Medicine. This merger affirms theAcademic Press…

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Cover of Molecular biology of the gene Molecular biology of the gene James D. Watson · 1965 ★★★★☆ 3.9 732 pages · ≈ 13 h 33 m · Moderate
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reprinted 1977

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Reception

Advances in geneticsMolecular biology of the gene
Ratings 1 20
Editions 27 24
Film adaptations 1 1
Pages 190 732

Questions readers ask

Which is rated higher: Advances in genetics or Molecular biology of the gene?

Molecular biology of the gene has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Molecular biology of the gene 3.9/5, Advances in genetics 3.8/5).

Which is shorter to read: Advances in genetics or Molecular biology of the gene?

Advances in genetics is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Advances in genetics (190 pages, ≈ 3 h 31 m); Molecular biology of the gene (732 pages, ≈ 13 h 33 m).

Which is harder to read: Advances in genetics or Molecular biology of the gene?

Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Advances in genetics: Moderate; Molecular biology of the gene: Moderate.

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