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The Discovery of DNA.

Authors :
Mirsky, Alfred E.
Source :
Scientific American; Jun1968, Vol. 218 Issue 6, p78-88, 9p, 2 Color Photographs, 3 Diagrams
Publication Year :
1968

Abstract

Discusses the discovery of DNA by scientist Friedrich Miescher in 1869. Influence of Miescher's uncle Wilhelm His on his views on biology; Steps taken by Miescher to study the chemical composition of white cells; Analysis made by Miescher on the nuclein and other components of salmon spermatozoa in 1870.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368733
Volume :
218
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Scientific American
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
20863600
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican0668-78