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 More from Leonard Engel Science crosses specialty lines Why we don’t wipe out Polio Surgery for strokes Adjust Share