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Historian argues Rosalind Franklin grasped DNA structure first

Original: Despite what Watson said, Rosalind Franklin understood structure of DNA first https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/

A new academic paper argues that, contrary to James Watson's account, Rosalind Franklin understood the structure of DNA before Watson and Crick. The finding adds to long-running debate over credit for the 1953 discovery, in which Franklin's data was used without her knowledge.

Why now: A newly published study reigniting the debate over who first understood DNA's structure and proper credit for Franklin

Rosalind FranklinJames WatsonFrancis Crick

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