Making PCR

Making PCR offers a compelling behind-the-scenes look at the development of one of modern biotechnology’s most groundbreaking techniques - the polymerase chain reaction. The book illuminates how PCR revolutionized molecular biology by enabling scientists to amplify previously scarce strands of genetic material with unprecedented efficiency. Paul Rabinow guides readers through the intricate evolution of biotechnology, detailing the convergence of scientific innovation with technical, social, economic, political, and legal forces. Set against the backdrop of Cetus Corporation in the 1980s, the narrative captures the dynamic environment in which this transformative practice was born. Through engaging interviews and vivid personal accounts, Making PCR uncovers the contributions of diverse figures - from the daring maverick Kary Mullin to the innovative researchers and business leaders who together shaped a discovery that would forever alter the landscape of genetic research.