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Dorothy Hodgkin

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Scientist

The Resume

    (May 12, 1910-July 29, 1994)
    Born in Cairo, Egypt
    Chemist
    Specialized in determining the three-dimensional structure of biomolecules
    Winner, Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1964)

Why she might be annoying:

    She had bad teeth.
    She embarked on a long-term affair with her mentor/doctoral adviser John Desmond Bernal despite both their marriages.
    She spent 35 years obsessed with discovering the structure of insulin.

Why she might not be annoying:

    Her mother encouraged her interest in chemistry.
    She was one of the first people to see the Watson and Crick DNA model.
    She discovered the structure of vitamin B12, penicillin, insulin and cholesterol.
    She was a peace advocate, dedicated to wiping out social injustices.

Credit: Black Chic


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Year In Review:

    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 13 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 21 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 21 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 32 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 59 Votes: 40.68% Annoying