History of phage research as viewed by a European

The history of phage research as the origin of molecular biology is related as seen by a scientist located at that critical time in Geneva. The preponderant influence of Max Delbruck on these developments is traced as a consequence of his personal charisma. Jean Weigle, former professor of experimental physics in Geneva and later research fellow with Delbruck, acted as an important ambassador to the European groups.

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