Molecular Biology of the Gene
E91960
Molecular Biology of the Gene is a landmark molecular biology textbook, co-authored by James Watson, that helped define and systematize modern understanding of DNA structure, gene function, and genetic regulation.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Molecular Biology of the Gene canonical | 3 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T778015 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Molecular Biology of the Gene Context triple: [James Watson, notableWork, Molecular Biology of the Gene]
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A.
The Language of Life
The Language of Life is a popular science book by geneticist Francis Collins that explains how advances in genomics are transforming medicine and personal health.
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B.
Molecular Biology of the Cell
Molecular Biology of the Cell is a leading peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes research and reviews in cell biology and related molecular life sciences.
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C.
Genetics and the Origin of Species
Genetics and the Origin of Species is a 1937 book by Theodosius Dobzhansky that helped found the modern evolutionary synthesis by integrating Mendelian genetics with Darwinian natural selection.
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D.
The Diversity of Life
The Diversity of Life is a landmark book by biologist Edward O. Wilson that explores the richness of Earth’s species, the processes that generate biodiversity, and the threats posed by human activity.
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E.
Evolution: The Modern Synthesis
Evolution: The Modern Synthesis is Julian Huxley’s influential 1942 book that helped popularize and articulate the unified, gene-centered framework of modern evolutionary theory.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Molecular Biology of the Gene Target entity description: Molecular Biology of the Gene is a landmark molecular biology textbook, co-authored by James Watson, that helped define and systematize modern understanding of DNA structure, gene function, and genetic regulation.
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A.
The Language of Life
The Language of Life is a popular science book by geneticist Francis Collins that explains how advances in genomics are transforming medicine and personal health.
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B.
Molecular Biology of the Cell
Molecular Biology of the Cell is a leading peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes research and reviews in cell biology and related molecular life sciences.
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C.
Genetics and the Origin of Species
Genetics and the Origin of Species is a 1937 book by Theodosius Dobzhansky that helped found the modern evolutionary synthesis by integrating Mendelian genetics with Darwinian natural selection.
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D.
The Diversity of Life
The Diversity of Life is a landmark book by biologist Edward O. Wilson that explores the richness of Earth’s species, the processes that generate biodiversity, and the threats posed by human activity.
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E.
Evolution: The Modern Synthesis
Evolution: The Modern Synthesis is Julian Huxley’s influential 1942 book that helped popularize and articulate the unified, gene-centered framework of modern evolutionary theory.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
molecular biology textbook
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scientific book ⓘ textbook ⓘ |
| aim |
to explain the molecular basis of heredity
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to provide a comprehensive introduction to molecular biology ⓘ |
| author |
Alexander Gann
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James Watson ⓘ
surface form:
James D. Watson
Michael Levine ⓘ Richard Losick ⓘ Stephen P. Bell ⓘ Tania A. Baker ⓘ |
| field |
biochemistry
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genetics ⓘ molecular biology ⓘ |
| firstEditionPublicationDecade | 1960s ⓘ |
| format | illustrated textbook ⓘ |
| genre | academic textbook ⓘ |
| hasEdition | multiple editions ⓘ |
| hasInfluenceOn |
biochemistry teaching
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genetics curricula ⓘ molecular biology education ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
graduate students
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researchers in molecular biology ⓘ undergraduate students ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| medium | print ⓘ |
| namedAfter | the gene ⓘ |
| notableFor |
helping define the field of molecular biology
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integrating structural and functional views of genes ⓘ systematizing modern understanding of DNA ⓘ |
| originalAuthor |
James Watson
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surface form:
James D. Watson
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| subjectMatter |
DNA structure
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gene expression ⓘ gene function ⓘ genetic regulation ⓘ molecular genetics ⓘ regulatory mechanisms in cells ⓘ replication of DNA ⓘ transcription ⓘ translation ⓘ |
| teachesConcept |
central dogma of molecular biology
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gene regulation in eukaryotes ⓘ gene regulation in prokaryotes ⓘ relationship between DNA, RNA, and protein ⓘ |
| uses |
diagrams
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molecular models ⓘ |
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Subject: Molecular Biology of the Gene Description of subject: Molecular Biology of the Gene is a landmark molecular biology textbook, co-authored by James Watson, that helped define and systematize modern understanding of DNA structure, gene function, and genetic regulation.
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