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In what year did Crick and Watson first meet at the Cavendish Laboratory?
In what year did Crick and Watson first meet at the Cavendish Laboratory?
Which area of study did Francis Crick initially pursue at University College London?
Which area of study did Francis Crick initially pursue at University College London?
What was James Watson's area of research for his PhD?
What was James Watson's area of research for his PhD?
When did Francis Crick complete his PhD?
When did Francis Crick complete his PhD?
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When did Crick and Watson publish their landmark paper on DNA structure?
When did Crick and Watson publish their landmark paper on DNA structure?
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In which journal did Crick and Watson publish their DNA structure paper?
In which journal did Crick and Watson publish their DNA structure paper?
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Where did Crick go after leaving the Cavendish Laboratory in 1976?
Where did Crick go after leaving the Cavendish Laboratory in 1976?
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What significant project did Watson lead in 1989?
What significant project did Watson lead in 1989?
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When did Crick become a professor of biology at Harvard?
When did Crick become a professor of biology at Harvard?
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Which research institution did Watson direct in 1968?
Which research institution did Watson direct in 1968?
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Francis Crick
Francis Crick
A British biophysicist who co-discovered the structure of DNA in 1953.
James Watson
James Watson
A US geneticist who co-discovered the double helix structure of DNA alongside Crick in 1953.
Double Helix Structure
Double Helix Structure
The twisted ladder shape of DNA, revealed in the 1953 paper by Crick and Watson.
Nobel Prize
Nobel Prize
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Cavendish Laboratory
Cavendish Laboratory
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Human Genome Project
Human Genome Project
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Key Contributions to Genetic Code
Key Contributions to Genetic Code
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PhD Completion
PhD Completion
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Cambridge Partnership
Cambridge Partnership
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Landmark Paper
Landmark Paper
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Study Notes
Nobel Prize Winners: Crick and Watson
- Francis Crick, a British biophysicist, and James Watson, a US geneticist, jointly discovered the structure of DNA in 1953.
- Crick studied physics at University College London, then worked with magnetic and acoustic mines during World War II and afterward worked on X-ray diffraction in Cambridge, leading to his PhD.
- Watson was initially enrolled at the University of Chicago, later earning a degree in zoology, followed by a PhD in virus research.
- Both collaborated at the Cavendish Laboratory in Cambridge in 1951, forming a strong partnership.
- Their discovery of the DNA double helix structure, published in Nature in 1953, revolutionized biology.
- Crick completed his PhD in 1954 and continued research on the genetic code.
- Watson later worked in California, teaching at Harvard.
- Both men received high accolades, including the Nobel Prize in 1962.
- Watson led the Human Genome Project in 1989 with the goal of identifying and mapping all the genes.
Crick's Contributions
- Crick's work involved various milestones
- He started a PhD at the Cavendish Laboratory in 1949.
- In 1951, Crick met and collaborated with James Watson, leading to seminal research on DNA.
- Crick and Watson published a landmark paper in Nature detailing the DNA structure in 1953.
- In 1966, Crick published a statement, titled "The Genetic Code..." which showcased the key role of the genetic code in molecular biology.
Watson's Contributions
- Watson enrolled at the University of Chicago at the young age of 15.
- He gained a PhD in 1950.
- Watson worked at the Cavendish Laboratory in 1950.
- He collaborated with Francis Crick on the structure of DNA, with their work published in 1953.
- Watson's involvement with the Human Genome Project in 1989 was a notable contribution to the field,
- He played a crucial role in deciphering the structure of DNA, which profoundly impacted many scientific disciplines.
- Watson's scientific pursuits involved virus research and publishing key texts.
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Explore the groundbreaking discovery of DNA's double helix by Francis Crick and James Watson. This quiz covers their educational backgrounds, their collaboration at Cambridge, and the impact of their work on genetics and biology, including their Nobel Prize win in 1962.
