J.D. Bernal

J.D. Bernal was a prominent scientist who made significant contributions to the field of crystallography, which is the study of crystal structures and their properties. He was a pioneer in utilizing X-ray diffraction to analyze the arrangement of atoms in crystals, helping to advance our understanding of molecular structures. Bernal also played a key role in developing techniques for studying biological molecules, including proteins and viruses. His work laid the foundation for modern structural biology, influencing fields such as chemistry, biochemistry, and materials science, and his innovative thinking contributed to the discovery of the double-helix structure of DNA.