World Scientist: Barbara McClintock

SHE DISCOVERED THAT GENES CAN "JUMP"
Barbara McClintock studied corn plants and discovered that genes can move from one place to another on a chromosome. These "jumping genes" changed the way scientists understand genetics. Though her ideas were first questioned, her brilliant research later earned her a Nobel Prize and transformed modern biology.
WHY READ THIS BOOK?
* Learn how genes influence traits
* Discover how curiosity leads to breakthroughs
* Understand the power of persistence
* Be inspired to think differently
BORN: 1902
* Studied maize (corn) genetics
* Discovered "jumping genes"
* Nobel Prize Winner
* Pioneer in genetics
* PHD in Botany