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# Genentech: The Beginnings of Biotech (Synthesis)

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Buy Genentech: The Beginnings of Biotech (Synthesis) Illustrated by Hughes, Sally Smith (ISBN: 9780226045511) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Review: A good summary of the people and the science that laid the foundation of a very lucrative industry - which is getting its second wind this decade
Review: It may be fair to say that outsiders - and insiders alike - have always been impressed and fascinated by the output and achievements of Genentech. Sally Hughes' account is full of excellent insights on its genesis, involving a persistent, uncommonly driven and enthusiastic entrepreneur and a perhaps bemused, established research scientist who should have probably won a Noble Prize. Full of entertaining and at times bewildering stories on its progress, it will certainly help people less familiar with research settings get an insider's view on how this field progresses - and what genuine drive focused on outstanding science can lead to. For those familiar with biotechnology and other research areas, it may well be a must.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 163,382 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 19 in Chemical & Biochemical Engineering (Books) 55 in Bioengineering 186 in Company Histories |
| Customer reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (304) |
| Dimensions  | 1.78 x 14.99 x 22.61 cm |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10  | 022604551X |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0226045511 |
| Item weight  | 318 g |
| Language  | English |
| Part of series  | Synthesis |
| Print length  | 229 pages |
| Publication date  | 8 April 2013 |
| Publisher  | University of Chicago Press |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***R on 1 August 2016*

A good summary of the people and the science that laid the foundation of a very lucrative industry - which is getting its second wind this decade

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***O on 25 February 2023*

It may be fair to say that outsiders - and insiders alike - have always been impressed and fascinated by the output and achievements of Genentech. Sally Hughes' account is full of excellent insights on its genesis, involving a persistent, uncommonly driven and enthusiastic entrepreneur and a perhaps bemused, established research scientist who should have probably won a Noble Prize. Full of entertaining and at times bewildering stories on its progress, it will certainly help people less familiar with research settings get an insider's view on how this field progresses - and what genuine drive focused on outstanding science can lead to. For those familiar with biotechnology and other research areas, it may well be a must.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by B***N on 11 April 2012*

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