Roger A. D. L. Wilkins

Roger A. D. L. Wilkins was a renowned British biophysicist and X-ray crystallographer who made significant contributions to understanding the structure of biological molecules. He is best known for developing techniques in X-ray diffraction, which allow scientists to visualize the 3D shapes of molecules like DNA and proteins. His work helped pave the way for discoveries in genetics and structural biology, impacting medicine and biotechnology. Wilkins shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1962 for his contributions to understanding the structure of DNA.