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Rosalind Franklin
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Key Points

She was born and died in London. was a molecular biologist who assisted in the discovery of the structure of DNA. studied for three years in Paris before returning to England to work as a research associate to John Randall. of her X-Ray diffraction photographs was critical in the understanding of the molecular structure of DNA.

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How has she changed contemporary thinking

Her

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assistance has made a vital change in the way people think of DNA. will influence people for generations to come and is a great contribution to the world of science. This is the x-ray diffraction photo which led to the discovery of the structure of DNA.

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When was she working?

1920: Rosalind Franklin was born in London, England 1941: Received a B.A. from Cambridge University 1945: Earned a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Cambridge University 1947: Began X-ray crystallography work at a Parisian laboratory 1951: Returned to King's College to continue her

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Rosalind Franklin The Great

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was discredited while she was alive.

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and Francis Crick, published some of her work and did not mention her at all. were then awarded the Nobel Prize for their discovery.

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Opposition
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faced gender inequality.

However

she carried on doing the work she believed in, and didnt let anything bring her down. These are the men who used her findings to gain the Nobel Prize, James Watson on the left, and Francis Crick on the right.

ROSALIND ELSIE FRANKLIN THROUGH THE YEARS.

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