mcclintock, barbara

Throughout history, science has evolved and changed the way we live our lives and perceive the world around us. Many scientists in the last few centuries have made their mark on the field with groundbreaking discoveries and innovations. One such woman was Barbara McClintock. This book explores McClintock's life and her contributions to the scientific study of genetics.

Presents the life and career of the geneticist who in 1983 was awarded the Nobel Prize for her study of maize cells.

Provides a biography on the Nobel Prize winning biologist Barbara McClintock and includes discussions on the genetics work she performed before the discovery of DNA.

Examines the lives of Barbara McClintock, Maria Mayer, Rosalyn Yalow, and Rita Levi-Montalcini, women scientists who won the Nobel Prize against extraordinary odds, in different fields and under different circumstances.

Presents the life and career of the geneticist who spent many years studying the cells of maize and in 1983 was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

A biography of the geneticist who won the 1983 Nobel Prize for her discovery that certain genes can change their position on the chromosomes of cells.

Barbara McClintock studied chromosomes and made a remarkable discovery which may lead to a cure for cancer, AIDS, and other diseases.

Presents the life and career of the geneticist who in 1983 was awarded the Nobel Prize for her study of maize cells.

Biography of geneticist Barbara McClintock discussing her life and her scientific work.

Profiles the life and achievements of geneticist Barbara McClintock, whose research in cytogenetics won her the Nobel Prize in 1983.