I was discovered on 28 February 1953, when my scientist mates Jim Watson and Francis Crick, cracked my code (DNA).

I store the coded information that pretty much makes you who you are - what you look like and how your body functions and grows. Yep, and I’m the one who carries those family traits down through generations. “Thanks a lot” I hear some of you say.

Some people refer to me as “the molecule of life”, and who am I to argue with that. I’ve even got my own screensaver – why don’t you download it and we can hang out together.

You know, a career in science and technology can be a lot of fun – it can mean travel and a chance to make a real difference to other people’s lives – you could make a discovery that changes the way the world looks at things, you might even find another cool guy like me!

This Smart Future website can help you find a great career to match your interests. Go on….what are you waiting for?

It's been a pleasure chatting …see you around!