Franklin, Rosalind People History Genetics

Franklin, Rosalind People History Genetics

English molecular biologist responsible for much of the research and discovery work that led to the understanding of the structure of deoxyribonucleic acid, DNA . Died: April 16, 1958

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Molecular Configuration in Sodium Thymonucleate - Cautious article by Rosalind E. Franklin and R.G. Gosling says that the X-ray of the B form of nucleic acid fibres "shows in striking manner the features characteristic of helical structures." [Nature] [PDF]
Wikipedia: Rosalind Franklin - Short biographical article.
Rosalind Franklin: Dark Lady of DNA - Howard Berkes talks with Brenda Maddox about her book. In RealAudio format, from National Public Radio.
Rosalind Elsie Franklin: Pioneer Molecular Biologist - Short biography with portrait.
Evidence for 2-Chain Helix in Crystalline Structure of Sodium Deoxyribonucleate - Rosalind E. Franklin and R.G. Gosling present an analysis of data from X-ray crystallography which indicates differences between the A and B structures of DNA. 577K PDF. [Nature] [PDF]
Minnesota State University EMuseum: Rosalind Franklin - Short biography by Bobbi L. Gribble, with links to related topics.
Journal of Chemical Education: Rosalind Franklin - Biographical "snapshot" of the physical chemist.
Photo Finish - In-depth, positive review of Brenda Maddox's "Rosalind Franklin: The Dark Lady of DNA." [The New Yorker]
Eric Weisstein's World of Biography: Franklin, Rosalind (1920-1958) - Short profile with links to related figures.
Spartacus Educational: Rosalind Franklin - Portrait, short biography, quotations from three of her letters, and several evaluations of her work and character by others.
Women in Science: Rosalind Elsie Franklin - Short biography, for kids.
Contributions of 20th-Century Women to Physics: Rosalind Franklin - Profile of her scientific contributions. Includes publications, honors, and related links.
"Woman Power"--Rosalind Franklin - Short biography of a scientist whose contributions were not acknowledged.
Secret of Photo 51 - Background information on program on Rosalind Franklin's role in the discovery of the double helix. Article by Brenda Maddox, video clip, interview of biology professor. [NOVA]
Rosalind Franklin - DNA'S Dark Lady - Commentary and links to support documentary on "The Dark Lady of DNA". Documentary from the BBC.
Franklin, Rosalind Elsie - Biographical profile of the chemist.
A Science Odyssey: Rosalind Franklin (1920-1958) - Biography of the researcher who used x-ray diffraction to determine the structure of DNA.
Access Excellence: Rosalind Franklin (1920-1958) - Short biography with related links.

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