Maurice Wilkins
Sir Maurice Wilkins was a New Zealand-born physicist and molecular biologist who played a crucial role in the discovery of the structure of DNA. Alongside James Watson and Francis Crick, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1962 for his groundbreaking work, which has had a profound impact on genetics and molecular biology.
Born on Dec 15, 1916 (108 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 4,692 | $5,100 | 5$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 32,875 | $2,700,000 | 1,308$ |
| Totals | 2 | 72,916,011 | 37,567 | $2,705,100 | 1,313$ |
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United Kingdom:
Maurice Wilkins was part of the team that co-discovered the double helix structure of DNA.
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Ireland:
Maurice Wilkins presented key data that influenced Watson and Crick's work on DNA.
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Kazakhstan:
Maurice Wilkins was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine alongside James Watson and Francis Crick.
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Taiwan:
Maurice Wilkins shared the 1962 Nobel Prize with Watson and Crick for their work on DNA.
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Colombia:
Maurice Wilkins was part of the team with James Watson and Francis Crick that contributed to the understanding of DNA's structure.
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United Arab Emirates:
Maurice Wilkins was a New Zealand biophysicist who shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Watson and Crick.
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Belarus:
Maurice Wilkins received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1962 along with Watson and Crick.
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Mexico:
Watson collaborated with biophysicist Maurice Wilkins in his research on DNA.
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Canada:
Maurice Wilkins was one of the co-winners of the Nobel Prize with Watson and Crick.
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United Kingdom:
Maurice Wilkins was a co-recipient of the Nobel prize alongside Watson and Crick for their work on DNA.
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