Gregor Mendel
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Who would have thought that a childhood study of beekeeping would lead to gaining the title ‘Father of Genetics’? Follow Gregor Mendel on his amazing journey through his momentous discoveries in biology. Ordained a priest, he enjoyed the idea of blending science and religion, however his research into the foundation of life conflicted with certain aspects of the religion that he embraced. Discover how his keen interest in natural sciences and innate curiosity, led to findings we know today as ‘Mendel’s Laws of Inheritance’. His story is truly inspirational and his legacy continues, with his pioneering theories still embraced by great scientists.
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Percy Julian
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Humphry Davy
Best remembered for discovering chlorine and iodine, Humphry Davy made many scientific contributions to our world, that have proved invaluable. Follow him on an amazing journey from impoverished beginnings to becoming Britain’s leading scientist and receiving a knighthood. Everyone has heard of his ‘Davy Lamp’, the first electric light that enabled miners to work safely, in close proximity to flammable gasses. Humphry played a major role in encouraging a scientific approach to manufacturing and production, helping to improve many areas of industry.
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Francis Crick
When Francis Crick and his colleague developed their DNA model, little did they know that they would revolutionize the science of genetics. Although his work was often questioned, Francis continued to seek out scientific evidence for all of his theories and his belief that genetic information is hereditary. Get inside the mind of a genius who believed that people excelled at what they were interested in and proved so, by pursuing his own keen interest in life sciences.
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