The Structure of DNA
It is 60 years since the publication of the double helix structure of DNA, we look at the impact this discovery, how it has shaped biological science ever since.
It is 60 years since the publication of the double helix structure of DNA - arguably the most important scientific discovery of the 20th century, and the key to the secret of life. It's also ten years since the publication of the complete human genome, the set of genetic instructions that determines our physical make up.
We look at the circumstances which led to the discovery of DNA's double helix structure, examine its impact in biological science and look to the questions genetic science will tackle in coming years.
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Dr Francis Crick (left) and Professor James Watson with a model of the DNA molecule whose structure they discovered in 1953 - Β© Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ / DNA Strands from a double helix model Β© Getty Images / DNA testing Β© Getty Images
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DNA Structure
The discovery of the DNA structure – with Crick and Watson.
Duration: 04:52
The impact of the double Helix
Alex Gann and Jan Witkowski on the impact of the double helix.
Duration: 08:04
Developments in genetics
Sir John Sulston on more recent developments in genetics.
Duration: 04:28
Broadcasts
- Thu 25 Apr 2013 18:32GMTΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online
- Fri 26 Apr 2013 01:32GMTΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online
- Fri 26 Apr 2013 08:32GMTΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online
- Sun 28 Apr 2013 04:32GMTΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online
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