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How did his explanations change when the double-helix model of DNA was discovered in 1953?

Gerardo Avelar Except for a few (for example, he said that genetic material probably was a protein, but only because that was other scientist thought at the time), o…moreExcept for a few (for example, he said that genetic material probably was a protein, but only because that was other scientist thought at the time), overall they didn't "change", because he kept most of his essay right into the known facts of genetics; however, probably a better question would be "how accurate were his explanations or thoughts about the "physics of life"?" (independently of the double helix and further discoveries on genetics), question which I don't know how to answer properly since I'm not an expert.(less)

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