James Shreeve's new book, which examines the 17-year struggle to decode mankind's genetic blueprint, reveals why.

ECONOMIST: Medical research

Mr Shreeve's book, largely based on personal interviews, is a detailed and immensely entertaining account of this scientific joust.

ECONOMIST: Medical research

The Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards (from 4.40pm) will quiz Gavin Shreeve, Principal of IFS School of Finance and Simon Thompson, chief executive of the Chartered Banker Institute.

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