Events with tag - Nobel

April 25, 1953

Discovery of DNA Structure

On April 25, 1953, James Watson and Francis Crick published a groundbreaking paper in Nature journal describing the double helix structure of DNA. This discovery revolutionized molecular biology and genetics, opening a new era in scientific research.

May 20, 1964

Discovery of Background Radiation

In 1964, American astronomers Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson made a groundbreaking discovery of cosmic microwave background radiation, which provided crucial evidence supporting the Big Bang theory. For this accidental but extremely significant discovery, they were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1978.

January 1, 1977

Sanger DNA Sequencing Method

Frederick Sanger developed a groundbreaking DNA sequencing method that revolutionized molecular biology and genetics. This discovery enabled the reading of genetic sequences and contributed to the development of personalized medicine.