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New Study Reveals How Rosalind Franklin Created Famed 'Photo 51'
A recent historical study has shed new light on the contributions of scientist Rosalind Franklin to the discovery of DNA's structure. Researchers revealed that her famous 'Photo 51' was actually a refined version of an earlier X-ray image known as 'Photo 49'. Franklin had already used the previous image to meticulously calculate key features of the DNA helix. This finding challenges long-held assumptions and underscores her pivotal role in uncovering the double helix.