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James Watson, Who Helped Discover Structure of DNA, is Dead

James Watson, co-discoverer of the shape of DNA and Nobel Prize winner, dies at 97

James D. Watson, whose co-discovery of the twisted-ladder structure of DNA in 1953 helped light the long fuse on a revolution in medicine, crimefighting, genealogy and ethics, has died, according to h...

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James Watson dies at 97: The DNA discoverer whose ‘Double Helix’ changed science forever

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James Watson, Who Helped Discover the Structure of DNA, is Dead at 97

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DNA pioneer James Watson dies at 97

Scientist James Watson, co-discoverer of the structure of DNA, dies aged 97

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Nobel Prize winner who found DNA double-helix dies

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James Watson, co-discoverer of DNA's double helix, dead at 97

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James Watson dead aged 97: Renowned Nobel Prize winning scientist who co-discovered structure of DNA dies

Watson helped discover the twisted structure of DNA in 1953 – leading to breakthroughs in medicine, crime fighting, genealogy and ethics.

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James D. Watson, Co-Discoverer of the Structure of DNA, Is Dead at 97

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James Watson, co-discoverer of the shape of DNA, dies at 97

The DNA Helix Changed How We Thought About Ourselves

The laws of inheritance are quite unknown,” Charles Darwin acknowledged in 1859. The discovery of DNA’s shape altered how we conceived of life itself.

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James Watson exemplified the best and worst of science – from monumental discoveries to sexism and cutthroat competition

Watson was also an outspoken and controversial figure who transformed the way science was communicated. He was the first high-profile Nobel laureate to give the general public a shockingly personal and unfiltered glimpse into the cutthroat and competitive world of scientific research. Watson died on Nov. 6, 2025 at age 97.