60 years ago, Francis Crick changed the logic of biology

Matthew Cobb

doi:10.1371/journal.pbio.2003243

60 years ago, Francis Crick changed the logic of biology

Matthew Cobb

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In September 1957, Francis Crick gave a lecture in which he outlined key ideas about gene function, in particular what he called the central dogma. These ideas still frame how we understand life. This essay explores the concepts he developed in this influential lecture, including his prediction that we would study evolution by comparing sequences.

Original language	English
Article number	e2003243
Journal	PL o S Biology
Volume	15
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.2003243
Publication status	Published - 18 Sept 2017

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