James Watson: Complex Legacy of Racism and Scientific Triumph
James Watson, a pivotal figure in 20th-century science, has died at 97. He is best known for co-discovering the double helix structure of DNA, which earned him a Nobel Prize in 1962, alongside Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins. Watson’s career included leadership roles at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and heading the Human Genome Project. However, he also courted controversy, including the under-acknowledgement of Rosalind Franklin’s contributions and making offensive statements, leading to his retirement. Nevertheless, his groundbreaking work revolutionized biology, fostering advancements in genetics and medicine.
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