It's in beautiful condition as it has never been read and has not been exposed to sunlight. Please be aware that it has been stored at home. Description: This is a memoir by the author, who crossed the boundaries from the world of materials science into the world of life science, challenging the mysteries of life. The book depicts the author's journey as a science-loving boy, cultivating a true frontier spirit while befriending prominent scientists both in Japan and abroad. Particularly insightful is the analysis of why the author, who was an early proponent of DNA genetic information analysis using equipment, could only contribute 6% to the International Human Genome Project. The author cites "the lack of foresight and international perspective in Japanese policy" and "the lack of recognition of the importance of DNA sequencing within the Japanese research community." The author calls on the government to have "the courage to promote large-scale projects not being undertaken anywhere else in the world" and criticizes researchers for their "narrow-mindedness in creating barriers to their own studies." The arguments go beyond the scope of a memoir and carry significant weight. (Nikkei Biobusiness 2005/11/01 Copyright©2001 Nikkei BP Planning..All rights reserved.) Content (from the "MARC" database): Where do original ideas come from? The author, who has been at the forefront of the Human Genome Project, reflects on their research and, with anecdotes, discusses how to approach cross-disciplinary research.