How Long to Read The Year of the Genome

By Gerald Weissmann

How Long Does it Take to Read The Year of the Genome?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 59 minutes to read The Year of the Genome by Gerald Weissmann

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

From stem cells to alternative medicine to the mapping of the genome, a lively and stimulating stroll through today’s great scientific breakthroughs Over the course of one year (2000–01), celebrated essayist and research physician Gerald Weissmann documented the modern age of enlightenment, charting its scientific marvels and new plagues. His diary of “the year of the genome” takes us on a literary exploration of laboratories and beyond to see the impact on human life and culture of Dolly the sheep, mad cow disease, RU 486, the Human Genome Project, AIDS drugs, and a score of other current...

How long is The Year of the Genome?

The Year of the Genome by Gerald Weissmann is 289 pages long, and a total of 74,851 words.

This makes it 98% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Year of the Genome Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 49 minutes to read The Year of the Genome aloud.

What Reading Level is The Year of the Genome?

The Year of the Genome is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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