The Quiet Breakthrough of Barbara McClintock

The Scientist Who Discovered Jumping Genes #medicine #science

The scientist who discovered jumping genes

Ignored for Decades, Her Discovery Changed Genetics

Why Barbara McClintock's Pioneering Work Was Overlooked

The JonBenét Ramsey case began on December 26, 1996, when 6-year-old JonBenét Ramsey was reported missing from her family’s home in Boulder, Colorado. Her mother, Patsy Ramsey, called 911 after finding a two-and-a-half-page ransom note demanding $118,000 for JonBenét’s safe return. The note was unusually long, appeared to be written inside the house using Patsy’s notepad and pen, and included references similar to lines from popular movies. Despite the kidnapping claim, there were no clear signs