Johann Friedrich Miescher is credited with first identifying the molecule we now know as DNA, although he did not name it DNA. According to the provided reference, Miescher discovered this molecule in the 1860s.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Discoverer | Johann Friedrich Miescher |
| Approximate Date | 1860s |
| Original Name? | Unknown (He did not name it DNA) |
While Miescher identified the molecule, he did not name it DNA. Subsequent research led to the understanding of its composition and eventually, the name deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) was adopted.
