As reported by CNN Francis Crick, who co-discovered the structure of DNA died today. “British-born Crick won the Nobel Prize for his work on DNA’s structure, which he studied in 1953 along with Watson at Cambridge University.” The BBC provides a write-up as well: Man who helped unlock DNA dies.
His work with partner James Watson is directly responsible for a vast array of advances in science and medicine. All too often, people like professor Crick are forgotten, if ever even recognized by the public, who spend far too much time adoring actors, musicians and athletes.