James D. Watson, Nobel Laureate Who Co-Discovered DNA Structure, Dies at 97
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Summary
James D. Watson, the Nobel Prize-winning scientist who co-discovered the structure of DNA with Francis Crick, has died at age 97. The article covers his groundbreaking scientific achievement at age 25, which revolutionized biology and made him one of the most important scientists of the 20th century. It also addresses his later controversial racist views that sparked public outrage, creating a complex legacy that includes both monumental scientific contributions and personal controversy.
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James D. Watson, who entered the pantheon of science at age 25 when he joined in the discovery of the structure of DNA, one of the most momentous breakthroughs in the history of science.
He wrote a celebrated memoir and later ignited an uproar with racist views.
He and Francis H.C. Crick shared a Nobel Prize in 1962 for their work on DNA.
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