Dna: The Secret of Photo 51

Synopsis

On April 25, 1953, James Watson and Francis Crick published their groundbreaking discovery of the double helix structure of DNA. But their crucial breakthrough depended on the pioneering work of another biologist, Rosalind Franklin. This NOVA documentary investigates the truth behind one of the greatest scientific discoveries and presents a portrait of a brilliant woman in an era of male-dominated science.

Series

Nova, Series

Language

English

Country

United States

Year of release

2007

Subjects

Biology; Women’s studies

Keywords

Crick, Francis H C; DNA; Watson, James D; women scientists; Franklin, Rosalind

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 1 NTSC

Price

$19.95

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

56 minutes

Year

2013

Distributor

Name

PBS Shop

Web

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