Elizabeth Blackburn Quiz MBIOS

What was Elizabeth Blackburn most known for?

• The discovery of the double helix DNA structure

• Her contributions to space exploration research.

• The discovery of the enzyme telomerase

• Contribution to the cell division process using cancerous cells.

Who was the scientist that continued Blackburn’s research?

• Leonard Hayflick

• Carol Greider

• James D Watson

• Alexei Olovnikov

Is there a greater need for women in scientific research? How do you think we can encourage this increase?

Do you think that there will be treatments to prevent the shortening of telomeres?

Can AI fully replace the hands-on work in which Blackmore and many other scientists have done to carry out their research?