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Watson, Crick and Wilkins: DNA and Genetics

DNA is short for deoxyribonucleic acid, a nucleic acid that contains the genetic instructions used in the devleopment and functioning of living organisms.  The primary role of DNA molecules is the...

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Women Scientists of the 20th-Century

Profiles  of women scientists who made significant contributions to 20th-century’s science development 1. Hazel Bishop (1906-1998) She was an American chemist and cosmetics manufacturer, born in New...

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Peyton Rous

Great Scientist Dateline: October 5 American Pathologist, Nobel Laureate for his discovery of cancer being caused by viruses.   (Francis) Peyton Rous (October 5, 1879 – February 16, 1970) was born in...

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Otto Heinrich Warburg

  Biochemist, Medical Doctor, and Nobel Laureate Otto Heinrich Warburg (October 8, 1883 – August 1, 1970), a German physiologist, medical doctor and Nobel laureate, was the son of physicist Emil...

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Arthur Kornberg: DNA and RNA Discoveries

Scientist Datebook: March 3 Biochemist Arthur Kornberg, Nobel laureate for DNA and RNA discoveries. Arthur Kornberg specialized in molecular biology. His primary research interests were in...

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