James Watson, Co-Discoverer of the DNA Double Helix, Dies at 97
James D. Watson, the renowned American molecular biologist who co-discovered the structure of DNA alongside Francis Crick, has passed away at the age of 97.
Watson’s groundbreaking discovery of the double helix structure of DNA in 1953 revolutionized modern biology and paved the way for advances in genetics, medicine, and biotechnology. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1962, shared with Crick and Maurice Wilkins.
Throughout his career, Watson served as a leading figure in genetic research and education, including his tenure as the first director of the Human Genome Project.
Though his later years were marked by controversy over remarks he made about genetics and race, Watson’s scientific legacy remains a cornerstone of modern biology.
The world of science mourns the passing of a pioneer whose discovery changed our understanding of life itself.
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