J. D. Bernal
Irish scientist (1901-1971)
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Updated 2026-05-29
J.D. Bernal mapped molecular structures through X-ray crystallography, then spent equal energy writing about science's place in society and history. Communist activist with a taste for big-picture theorizing.
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John Desmond Bernal was an Irish scientist who pioneered the use of X-ray crystallography in molecular biology. He published extensively on the history of science. In addition, Bernal wrote popular books on science and society. He was a communist activist and a member of the Communist Party of Great Britain (CPGB).
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