The Legacy of James Watson: DNA Pioneer and Nobel Laureate
The Legacy of James Watson: DNA Pioneer and Nobel Laureate
Introduction to James Watson
James Watson, the scientist who co-discovered the double-helix shape of DNA, has passed away at 97.
Key Achievements
Discovered the double-helix structure of DNA at 24 years old
Shared the 1962 Nobel Prize with Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins
Authored influential textbooks and a best-selling memoir
Complicated Legacy
Watson's later life was marked by controversy due to his racist remarks.