October 1962 Issue [Article] The Race to Create Life Download PDF Adjust Share Our scientists are now close to a feat that will rival the conquest of space—the unlocking of the secrets of heredity, reproduction, and of life itself. by Leonard Engel, This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers. Download PDF Tags 20th century Arthur Kornberg Biochemistry DNA replication Francis Crick Genetics History James D. Watson Life (Biology) Research Adjust Share