Wetware: A Computer in Every Living Cell
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Dennis Bray., & Dennis Bray|AUTHOR. (2009). Wetware: A Computer in Every Living Cell . Yale University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Dennis Bray and Dennis Bray|AUTHOR. 2009. Wetware: A Computer in Every Living Cell. Yale University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Dennis Bray and Dennis Bray|AUTHOR. Wetware: A Computer in Every Living Cell Yale University Press, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Dennis Bray, and Dennis Bray|AUTHOR. Wetware: A Computer in Every Living Cell Yale University Press, 2009.
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Full title | wetware a computer in every living cell |
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