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In what year did Francis Crick begin his doctoral studies?
In what year did Francis Crick begin his doctoral studies?
When did Crick and Watson publish their groundbreaking paper on the structure of DNA?
When did Crick and Watson publish their groundbreaking paper on the structure of DNA?
Which institution did Crick join as a Distinguished Research Professor in 1977?
Which institution did Crick join as a Distinguished Research Professor in 1977?
What was the primary focus of Crick's research during his later career?
What was the primary focus of Crick's research during his later career?
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Besides the structure of DNA, what other critical area of molecular biology did Crick contribute to?
Besides the structure of DNA, what other critical area of molecular biology did Crick contribute to?
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In what year did Francis Crick meet James Watson?
In what year did Francis Crick meet James Watson?
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When did Crick receive the Nobel Prize for his work on DNA?
When did Crick receive the Nobel Prize for his work on DNA?
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In what years did Crick receive medals from the Royal Society?
In what years did Crick receive medals from the Royal Society?
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When did Crick move to California?
When did Crick move to California?
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What was the focus of Crick's doctoral research at Cavendish Laboratory?
What was the focus of Crick's doctoral research at Cavendish Laboratory?
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Francis Crick
Francis Crick
A British biophysicist known for DNA research.
James Watson
James Watson
Crick’s collaborator in DNA research.
Double helix
Double helix
The twisted ladder structure of DNA.
1949 Ph.D. start
1949 Ph.D. start
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1953 publication
1953 publication
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Nobel Prize
Nobel Prize
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Genetic code
Genetic code
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Developmental neurobiology
Developmental neurobiology
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Royal Society medals
Royal Society medals
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Salk Institute
Salk Institute
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Study Notes
Francis Crick - Nobel Prize Winner
- Francis Crick, a British biophysicist, won a Nobel Prize for his 1953 discovery of DNA's structure.
- This discovery is considered a landmark breakthrough in scientific history.
- Crick studied physics at University College London. He served in the Royal Navy, and then re-trained in biology.
- He earned a PhD from the Cavendish Laboratory at Cambridge University.
- In 1949, he joined the Cavendish Laboratory and began a PhD on the diffraction of proteins.
- Crick met James Watson, and together they discovered DNA's double helix structure in 1951. Their research was published in 1953.
- Crick completed his PhD in 1954.
- Later, Crick contributed significantly to the study of the genetic code.
- Crick moved to the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in California in 1977.
- He studied developmental neurobiology and human consciousness from 1976 up until his death.
- His career spanned from 1916 to 2004.
Key Awards and Honors
- Crick received several awards and medals.
- He won a Nobel Prize in 1962.
- He earned medals from the Royal Society in 1972 and 1975.
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Explore the life and achievements of Francis Crick, the British biophysicist who co-discovered the structure of DNA in 1953. Learn about his educational background, key contributions to genetics, and his impactful career that spanned nearly a century. This quiz highlights his Nobel Prize win and ongoing research in neurobiology and consciousness.
