Monday, April 6, 2009

James Dewey Watson (1928 - ) Was Born

James Watson is an American molecular biologist, best known as one of the co-discoverers of the structure of DNA - the double helix. For this Watson, Francis Crick, and Maurice Wilkins were awarded the 1962 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

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Science Fair Project Information
Title: Can DNA be extracted from onions and observed with the naked eye?
Subject: Biochemistry
Grade level: elementary School - Grades 4-6
Academic Level: Ordinary
Project Type: Experimental
Cost: Low
Awards: 2nd place, Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair (VSF)
Affiliation: Canada Wide Virtual Science Fair (VSF)
Year: 2006
Description: Under the right conditions, DNA can be extracted from onions and observed with the naked eye, and seen more closely using a magnifying glass.
Link: http://www.odec.ca/projects/2006/mcma6m2/

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