The twisting tale of DNA - Judith Hauck
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What do a man, a mushroom, and an elephant have in common? A very long and simple double helix molecule makes us more similar and much more different than any other living thing. But, how does a simple molecule determine the form and function of so many different living things?
The double helix structure, DNA, wasn't discovered until 1953. Can you name any other discoveries made in the last 100 years that have had an impact on our knowledge about life as much as the discovery of DNA? What are some notable scientists that have made major discoveries in the fields of life science?
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