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DNA Pioneer Francis Crick Passes Away

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the double-helix-discoverers dept.

Neil Halelamien writes "Francis Crick, who discovered the structure of DNA with James Watson, Rosalind Franklin, and Maurice Wilkins, passed away Wednesday in San Diego. His co-discovery of 'the secret of life' made him one of the most influential scientists of all time. In more recent years, he shifted his research efforts from molecular biology to neuroscience, with a particular interest in the question of the neural basis of consciousness."

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  1. Question. by tarquin_fim_bim · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Will the knowlegde of DNA increase the lifespan a the average DNA researcher.

  2. Re:Good riddens by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    awesome. They say the fact it was a woman was the main purpose behind the theft. I have my doubts. I say it was because this guy was a worm.

    Sorry to stay anonymous - forgot my password and login

  3. Re:GNAA Pioneer Francis Prick Passes Away by Enaku · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Childish Git. You know how stupid that is. Grow up, then post on /.

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    Sleep, she is for the weak..

  4. He did NOT pass away... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    He fucking DIED. Fuck off with your mealy-mouthed wording.