Barbara McClintock discovered transposons in maize
Barbara McClintock
Barbara McClintock discovered transposons in maize
McClintock's work on transposons laid the foundation for understanding how genes can change and influence physical characteristics. Her discoveries were recognized with the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1983.
Barbara McClintock's discovery of transposons in maize was a pivotal moment in genetics, influencing our understanding of gene behavior and genetic variation. Her work earned her the prestigious Nobel Prize in 1983.
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