John Desmond Bernal
Crystallographer and physicist
Born
Died
1971
55 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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Contributions to the field of crystallography led to significant advancements in understanding molecular structures. Played a crucial role in the early use of X-ray diffraction techniques to analyze crystals, particularly in biological sciences. Important in the development of theoretical frameworks that guided later research in structural biology. Contributed to various scientific communities through publications and collaborations.
Pioneered the use of X-ray diffraction
Studied the structure of penicillin
Contributed to the development of molecular biology
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