Gene Machine By Venki Ramakrishnan

Gene Machine by Venki Ramakrishnan

Gene Machine by Venki Ramakrishnan, Nobel Prize–winning structural biologist, is a riveting memoir and scientific thriller that tells the story of his quest to unravel the mysteries of the ribosome the molecular machine at the heart of life. With clarity and humility, Ramakrishnan shares his journey from obscure beginnings to the world stage of science, highlighting the fierce competition, politics, and passion behind one of the greatest biological discoveries of our time.

This is a story of ambition, failure, discovery, and ultimately, the beauty of science told by one of its most brilliant minds.

Book Bundle

Perfect for fans of The Double Helix, The Gene by Siddhartha Mukherjee, and Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman! ideal for science lovers and biography readers alike.

Why Gene Machine is a Must-Read:

• Inspiring Memoir: From small-town roots to Nobel Prize winner.

• Molecular Biology Explained: Makes complex science accessible.

• Behind-the-Scenes: Reveals the intense rivalry and drama of Nobel science.

• Human Story: Honest reflections on ego, struggle, and discovery.

Memorable Quote (from the book)
"The joy of science lies in discovering something that no one knew before you."

Translation (Sinhala):
"විද්යාත්මක සතුට යනු, ඔබට පෙර කිසිවෙකු නොදැන සිටි දෙයක් සොයා ගැනීමයි."

Translation (Tamil):
"அறிவியல் மகிழ்ச்சி என்பது, உங்கள் முன் யாரும் அறியாததை நீங்கள் கண்டுபிடிப்பதில் உள்ளது."

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• Title: Gene Machine

• Author: Venki Ramakrishnan

• ISBN: 9781786074362

• Publisher: Oneworld Publications

• Published Year: 2018

• Number of Pages: ~288 Pages (Paperback)

• Genre: Memoir / Science / Molecular Biology / Biography