Next is Maurice Wilkins. Wilkins has more of a role in the discovery of the double-helix because he worked directly with the X-ray diffraction machine that would eventually produce Photo 51. Even though his name is not mentioned as much as Crick and Watson, Wilkins was one of the main reasons that the double-helix structure was discovered. He actually took Photo 51 from Rosalind Franklin unbeknownst to her and showed it to Crick and Watson. They immediately realized the significance of the X-ray.
Lastly, Rosalind Franklin also had a huge role in the discovering of the double-helix. She worked with Wilkins directly to come up with Photo 51. Even though they had clashing personalities, they could not have done it without one another.
Lastly, Rosalind Franklin also had a huge role in the discovering of the double-helix. She worked with Wilkins directly to come up with Photo 51. Even though they had clashing personalities, they could not have done it without one another.