A University of Michigan chemist and biophysicist has been named to Popular Science magazine’s list of “Brilliant 10” top young scientists, the university said.

Hashim Al-Hashimi, 37, made the list for his work recording "nano-movies" of RNA and DNA, according to a press release. The recordings provide “the first glimpses into how these tiny molecules of life jiggle and wiggle to carry out cellular tasks," the university said.

Al-Hashimi is the third U-M researcher to be named to the magazine's annual list of brilliant scientists under 40 years old. Jerome Lynch, a professor of electrical engineering and computer, made the list in 2009. Melanie Sanford, a chemistry professor was recognized in 2008.

This year’s list will be published in the October issue of the magazine.

Al-Hashimi's studies have shown that the building blocks of the iconic DNA double helix sometimes contort the molecule into an entirely different structural form, the university said. The researcher is using his discovery to look for HIV therapies, the university said and has already identified one molecule that can stop HIV replication, according to the release.