DNA pioneer James Watson dies at 97
Summary
James Watson, a scientist known for discovering the DNA structure, has died at 97. He shared the 1962 Nobel Prize with colleagues for this discovery but faced controversy later for remarks about race and intelligence. These remarks led to the loss of his honorary titles.Key Facts
- James Watson discovered the DNA double-helix structure in 1953.
- He shared the Nobel Prize in 1962 with Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins.
- Watson worked at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory for many years.
- In 2019, Cold Spring Harbor stripped him of honorary titles due to comments on race.
- Watson suggested a link between race and intelligence, sparking controversy.
- His remarks led to his removal as chancellor of the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
- Watson sold his Nobel Prize medal in 2014 reportedly due to feeling ostracized.
- DNA, discovered in 1869, was determined to be the genetic material in 1943, preceding Watson's work on its structure.
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