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Demystifying DNA Structure

Scientists explain how DNA’s double helix structure makes each of us genetically distinct.

01/02/2019

American Masters

Demystifying DNA Structure

Clip: 1/2/2019 | 2m 18sVideo has Closed Captions

Scientists explain how DNA’s double helix structure makes each of us genetically distinct.

DNA is known as “the molecule of life.” But what exactly is DNA, and how does it work? Molecular biologist Andrea Morris and other experts explain the science behind the double helix and how it makes each of us genetically distinct.

01/02/2019

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Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...

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American Masters: Decoding Watson Trailer

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Preview: 1/2/2019 | 2m 54s | Scientist James Watson, the man behind the Double Helix, confronts his complex legacy. (2m 54s)

DNA Discoveries Before Watson and Crick

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Clip: 1/2/2019 | 3m | Watson and Crick discovered DNA’s structure, but other scientists paved the way for them. (3m)

James Watson on X-ray crystallographer Rosalind Franklin

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Clip: 1/2/2019 | 2m 36s | Rosalind Franklin’s work contributed to Watson and Crick’s discovery of DNA’s structure. (2m 36s)

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