The Dark Lady of DNA, Onstage

Mar 11, 2009

A new play opening in Hollywood, called "Photograph 51," will focus on the role of Rosalind Franklin in the discovery of the structure of DNA, reports SciAm.com. The play covers events from 1951 to 1953, including when Maurice Wilkins shows James Watson the X-ray diffraction photograph that Franklin took showing the shape of DNA.

To read the full story....

Register for Free.

...and receive Daily News bulletins.

Already have an account?
Login Now.

Breaking News

The Scan

DNA Testing for Reunification Raises Ethics Issues

Direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies have offered to test families separated at the southern US border, but that raises ethical issues.

To Make Sure

CNBC reports that confirming a positive result from 23andMe's BRCA health report can be expensive.

Database of Trees

The New York Times reports on a project to develop a tree DNA database to uncover illegal logging.

This Week in PLOS

In PLOS this week: links between gut microbiome and colorectal cancer mutations, targeted sequencing uncovers genetic susceptibilities to epilepsy in Koreans, and more.

Main menu