James Watson, the co-discoverer of the double-helix structure of DNA, has died at the age of 97. His contributions to the field of genetics have had a profound impact on science and medicine.
Watson, along with Francis Crick, published their groundbreaking findings in 1953, which revealed the molecular structure of DNA. This discovery laid the foundation for modern genetics and has influenced numerous scientific advancements since.
Watson"s work earned him and Crick the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1962, alongside Maurice Wilkins, who also contributed to the understanding of DNA. Watson"s legacy in the scientific community is marked by his significant contributions to biology and genetics.
As previously reported, Watson"s career has been marked by both accolades and controversy, reflecting the complexities of scientific discovery and its implications. His passing marks the end of an era in the field of molecular biology.
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