SHE DISCOVERED THAT GENES CAN "JUMP" Barbara McClintock studied corn plants and discovered that genes can move from one place to another on a chromosome. These "jumping genes" changed the way scientists understand genetics. Though her ideas were first questioned, her brilliant research later earned her a Nobel Prize and transformed modern biology. WHY READ THIS BOOK? * Learn how genes influence traits * Discover how curiosity leads to breakthroughs * Understand the power of persistence * Be inspired to think differently BORN: 1902 * Studied maize (corn) genetics * Discovered "jumping genes" * Nobel Prize Winner * Pioneer in genetics * PHD in Botany
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