William Astbury (1898–1961) was a British biologist and physicist known for his significant contributions to the field of X-ray crystallography. He is particularly recognized for his pioneering work in studying the structure of biological macromolecules, especially proteins and nucleic acids. Astbury's research laid foundational principles for understanding the molecular structure of these biological materials, which would later be crucial in the field of molecular biology.
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