Who Was Francis Crick: Co-Discoverer of the DNA Helix?

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Francis Crick, co-discoverer of the DNA double helix, passed away at the age of 88. His contributions to molecular biology and genetics were significant, and he continued to produce influential work until his battle with cancer. Crick's legacy as a pioneering scientist remains impactful in the field of genetics.

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Francis Crick, DNA Helix co-Discoverer, Dies at 88

http://abcnews.go.com/wire/SciTech/reuters20040729_350.html
 
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Biology news on Phys.org
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http://www.biomedcentral.com/news/20040729/05
 
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He cerainly had a great life, and kept producing right up till the cancer felled him. One of the heros.
 

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