Rosalind Franklin: DNA's unsung hero - Cláudio L. Guerra
1,573,573 Views
42,846 Questions Answered
TEDEd Animation
Let’s Begin…
The discovery of the structure of DNA was one of the most important scientific achievements in human history. The now-famous double helix is almost synonymous with Watson and Crick, two of the scientists who won the Nobel prize for figuring it out. But there’s another name you may not know: Rosalind Franklin. Cláudio L. Guerra shares the true story of the woman behind the helix.
Explain why it is so important that we know the structure of DNA.
Sign in to answer questionAbout TED-Ed Animations
TED-Ed Animations feature the words and ideas of educators brought to life by professional animators. Are you an educator or animator interested in creating a TED-Ed Animation? Nominate yourself here »
Meet The Creators
- Educator Cláudio L. Guerra
- Script Editor Eleanor Nelsen
- Director Chris Bishop
- Animator Chris Bishop
- Narrator Susan Zimmerman
