So while today is the anniversary of James Watson and Francis Crick publicly announcing their “discovery” of the double-helix structure of DNA, we’re honoring Rosalind Franklin instead. Watson and Crick’s finding was based on a photo taken by Franklin who really beat them to the punch.
In celebration of Rosalind Franklin who is too often overlooked by history (she should have be awarded the Nobel Prize along with Watson, Crick, and Maurice Wilkins), here are a few awesome items we have recently discovered featuring both her and her famous X-ray image. [For previous posted Rosalind Franklin designs click here.]
Rosalind Franklin’s DNA image t-shirt (by DamaoDesigns on Etsy, in mens and womens sizes)
DNA X-ray diffraction necklace (by Delftia on Etsy)
DNA B*tches Get Sh*t Done crossstitch (by MadScientistStudio on Etsy)
Rosalind Franklin quote poster (by MeganLeeStudio on Etsy, also available as a t-shirt)
Rosalind Franklin pint glass (by Cognitive Surplus)
Rosalind Franklin Wall Art (by LittleLunaReef on Etsy)
And if that isn’t enough awesome for you, check out this rap battle video by middle schoolers about the controversial use of Franklin’s photo by Watson and Crick.
“Ooooh oooh, that’s my pic, that’s my pic.”
- Summer