SHE DISCOVERED THAT GENES CAN "JUMP"Barbara McClintock studied corn plants and discovered that genes can move from one place to another on a chromosome. These "jumping genes" changed the way scientists understand genetics. Though her ideas were first questioned, her brilliant research later earned her a Nobel Prize and transformed modern biology.WHY READ THIS BOOK?* Learn how genes influence traits* Discover how curiosity leads to breakthroughs* Understand the power of persistence* Be inspired to think differentlyBORN: 1902* Studied maize (corn) genetics* Discovered "jumping genes"* Nobel Prize Winner* Pioneer in genetics* PHD in Botany
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