DNA Double Helix with Autoradiograph
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DNA Double Helix with Autoradiograph
Conceptual computer illustration of the DNA double helix together with a graphic representation of an autoradiograph display. The pattern of the DNA autoradiograph bands is unique to each individual, but some bands are shared by related people, such as a parent & child. DNA fingerprints can be used to prove conclusively whether people are related. The double-helix model of DNA structure was first published in the journal Nature by James D. Watson and Francis Crick in 1953, based upon the crucial X-ray diffraction image of DNA labeled as " Photo 51", from Rosalind Franklin in 1952. The structure of a double-helix elucidated the mechanism of base pairing by which genetic information is stored and copied in living organisms. Genetic fingerprinting and DNA profiling was developed by Dr. Alec Jeffreys and his team in 1985
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This print showcases the intricate beauty of DNA, combining a conceptual computer illustration of the iconic double helix structure with a graphic representation of an autoradiograph display. The unique pattern of bands in the DNA autoradiograph serves as a genetic fingerprint, enabling conclusive proof of familial relationships. Shared bands between related individuals, such as parents and children, highlight their biological connection. The groundbreaking discovery of the double-helix model by James D. Watson and Francis Crick in 1953 revolutionized our understanding of genetics. Their work was inspired by Rosalind Franklin's pivotal X-ray diffraction image known as "Photo 51" from 1952. This image provided crucial insights into the structure and mechanism behind base pairing within DNA molecules. Dr. Alec Jeffreys and his team further advanced our knowledge in 1985 by developing genetic fingerprinting and DNA profiling techniques. These breakthroughs have since played an instrumental role in forensic investigations, paternity tests, and genealogy research. Against a pristine white background, this artful illustration symbolizes both scientific progress and human interconnectedness through shared genes. It serves as a reminder that within each individual lies an extraordinary blueprint encoded within deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), containing vital information for life itself.
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