Today, in a Google Doodle that includes a reference to one of Rosalind Franklin’s DNA photographs, Google reminds us of a historic moment in science, and of the 93rd birthday of a scientist who contributed to it.

Rosalind Franklin made a crucial contribution to the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA.

To learn more:

http://www.nature.com/scitable/topicpage/rosalind-franklin-a-crucial-contribution-6538012

http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/google-doodle-honors-rosalind-franklin-dna-photographer-6C10745058