Elizabeth Blackburn (jan 1, 1984 – dec 31, 1984)
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Blackburn discovered telomeres, the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes, and the enzyme telomerase that maintains them. Her work connected DNA structure to aging and cancer, building on earlier discoveries about chromosomes and DNA. (https://www.nobelprize.org/womenwhochangedscience/stories/elizabeth-blackburn)Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1984
dec 31, 1984
~ 12 months