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Dorothy Hodgkin

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Dorothy Hodgkin, born Dorothy Mary Crowfoot, was a British chemist who made significant contributions to the field of crystallography. She is best known for her determination of the structure of penicillin and insulin, which earned her the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1964.

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1. Dorothy Hodgkin's revolutionary work in crystallography paved the way for advancements in the understanding of molecular structures.
2. The determination of the structure of penicillin by Dorothy Hodgkin was a groundbreaking achievement in the field of pharmaceuticals.
3. As a devoted scientist, Dorothy Hodgkin dedicated her life to unraveling the complexities of biological molecules.

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