Rosalind Franklin

Science and everyday life cannot and should not be separated. Science, for me, gives a partial explanation of life. In so far as it goes, it is exact, but it is only a partial explanation.

The structure of DNA is a double helix.

Our results suggest a helical structure (which must be a double helix).

The photograph which you showed me this morning is really quite amazing.

It is not a question of who is right, but what is right.

I am not going to be rushed into publishing inadequate data.

The data are not yet sufficient to draw firm conclusions.

I believe that the structure is helical, but I am not yet convinced it is a double helix.

The B form of DNA is a helix with 10 residues per turn.

I hope to be able to publish a full account of our work in the near future.

The X-ray diffraction pattern of DNA is highly suggestive of a helical structure.

There is no doubt that the structure is helical.

The problem is to determine the precise arrangement of the atoms.

I am making good progress with the DNA work.

My work is going well, but it is very demanding.

I find the work fascinating and challenging.

I am determined to get to the bottom of this problem.

The experimental evidence is crucial.

One must be very careful with interpretations.

The details are important.