Francis Crick
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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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James Lind
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Charles Darwin
Meet Charles Darwin, responsible for the theory of natural selection and author of ‘The Origin of Species’. Darwin is arguably one of the most influential characters in world history, in that he redefined so many pre-conceived ideas. He was far ahead of his time. His inspiring life story comes alive through BioViews®. You can follow the young Darwin from his early years, when his mother died, through to his medical studies. During that time, his curiosity in natural order and development sent him off on explorations that would ultimately change the way the world is regarded. His work has greatly influenced modern science and faith. Even when facing opposition, he refused to give in. He built his entire life around learning and trying to understand the wonderful world in which he live.
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Marie Curie
A selfless genius and a dedicated mother who has left an amazing legacy for her children. Marie Curie literally offered her life for the work she believed in. She was also a passionate mother and wife, and her love for Pierre was very deep. She displayed much courage as she pressed forward with her work and research. Be inspired by this amazing woman who through her strong problem solving abilities, research capabilities, creativity, and organizational skills, was able to achieve success in her work and receive two Nobel Prizes. How did she do all of this and still find the time to be a devoted mother? Her story is truly fascinating and she deserves the admiration of every scientist, woman and mother on this earth for her tenacious spirit and the sacrifices she made.
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