Renowned DNA Co-Discoverer Dr. James D. Watson Passes Away at 97
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Dr. James D. Watson was a pioneering scientist known for co-discovering the structure of DNA, leading Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, and advancing genetic research and education, though his later controversial remarks led to his separation from the institution.
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