John Desmond Bernal
(1901-1971)
Irish scientist, pioneer of X-ray crystallography in biology
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John Desmond Bernal FRS (10 May 1901 – 15 September 1971) was an Irish scientist who pioneered the use of X-ray crystallography in molecular biology. He published extensively on the history of science. In addition, Bernal wrote popular books on science and society, and he was also a communist activist.
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John Desmond Bernal 10 May 1901 Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, Ireland
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15 September 1971 (aged 70) London, England
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| Zodiac | Taurus |
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