Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin

Dorothy Mary Crowfoot Hodgkin, OM , FRS (May 12, 1910–July 29, 1994) was a British scientist, born Dorothy Mary Crowfoot in Cairo.

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She pioneered the technique of X-ray crystallography, a method used to determine 3D structures of biomolecules. Among her most influential discoveries are the determination of the structure of penicillin, insulin, and vitamin B12 for which she was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Besides her extraordinary scientific abilities, she was unassuming, very communicative, and passionate about social inequalities and peace.

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Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin: Timeline of her discoveries ►

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►	Introduction
►	Timeline of her discoveries
►	Early years
►	Education & research
►	Insulin structure
►	Private life
►	Social activities
►	Honours
►	References
►	External links

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