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1869- Isolation of DNA
In 1869, Friedrich Miescher was the first Scientist to isolate DNA. He called it nuclein. -
1951- Franklin Discovers Helical Structure
Rosalind Franklin discovers the helical orientation of DNA via x-ray diffraction. -
Watson and Crick Develop DNA Model
In January of 1953 they presented the current model of DNA- double stranded helix.