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James Watson, co-discoverer of the double-helix shape of DNA, has died at age 97
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James D. Watson, renowned for co-discovering the double-helix structure of DNA, has died at the age of 97. His 1953 breakthrough, made with Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins, revolutionized many fields including genetics and medicine.
However, Watson's later life was marred by controversy due to his racially charged comments, leading to professional censure.
Despite his scientific achievements, including a Nobel Prize in 1962 and contributions to the human genome project, he faced significant backlash for his remarks.
Watson passed away in hospice care after a brief illness, leaving a complicated legacy in science.
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