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Scientific Discoveries During The 1950s

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During the 1950s there wasn't many discoveries, but the little discoveries there was had a big impact in the world of science. Discoveries such as the double helix were important because they helped expand the knowledge of science in more ways than just one. In 1953 Watson and Crick discovered DNA structured that was named the double helix. It wasn't a big hit at first but after the paper published in December 19, the discovery managed to beat even the climb of Mt. Everest. Another discovery during the year 1950 was that Animal Antibiotics can help boost the growth rate of the animals if fed to them. In 1951 scientist discover that a low calorie diet can help lower the chances of developing cholesterol. In 1954 Chlorpromazine was proven that it does not only treat nausea and vomiting, but it can also be used as a sedative. …show more content…

In 1956 scientist find that living creatures make steroids, and that they can help stop cholesterol from forming. During 1956 Henry Dolger that diabetes consist of 2 types not one. One of which has little or no insulin made and the other in which the body does not use insulin well. And in 1959 scientist find that viruses can use a cells mechanism in order to reproduce. And last but not least during the end of 1959, Louis finds a skull of a the oldest known humanoid back then. All of this discoveries had a big impact on the world of science and helped us get to our current state. Most of this discoveries won a noble price for the impact it had on science. This discoveries were like a piece of a ladder that we have to put together to find something

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