How crystallography evolved from year-long tasks to morning coffee speed
In short: Discover how technological leaps transformed crystallography from a grueling, year-long process into a rapid science, through the eyes of pioneer Judith Howard as she reflects on a century of structural discovery.
This film explores the dramatic evolution of crystallography over the last hundred years. Judith Howard discusses how advancements in technology and corroborated methods have revolutionized the field, moving from a time when deciphering a single molecular structure took an entire year to a modern era where complex structures can be solved before breakfast.
Howard also shares her professional journey and her experiences working alongside the legendary crystallography pioneer Dorothy Hodgkin.
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