Episode 101
Dominican Sister Miriam Michael Stimson made the scientific breakthrough that made the discovery of DNA possible. Her life of fidelity to Christ and rigorous scientific inquiry provided a great example to generations of young women.
More Information
- Reflections magazine – Summer 2002 by Siena Heights University – Issuu
- Nun helped discover DNA, said it pointed to God | God Reports
- Adrian Dominican Sisters
- Sister Miriam: The Dominican nun who helped discover DNA
- Religious Scientists: Sr. Miriam Michael Stimson O.P. (1913-2002); Structure of DNA – The Vatican Observatory
- Hidden Figures in the Story of DNA
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