James Watson, DNA Double Helix Co-Discoverer, Dies at 97
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James Watson, the co-discoverer of the DNA double helix, died at 97. His groundbreaking work transformed biology, but his later years were marred by controversial and unfounded remarks on race and gender, leading to his fall from grace and the revocation of his honors.
- James Watson, who co-discovered the structure of DNA, has died at age 97 NPR
- James D. Watson, Co-Discoverer of the Structure of DNA, Is Dead at 97 The New York Times
- In remembrance of Dr. James D. Watson Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
- James D Watson, who co-discovered DNA’s twisted-ladder structure, dies aged 97 The Guardian
- James Watson, co-discoverer of DNA’s double helix, has died aged 97 New Scientist
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