Nobel laureate James Watson has died: the man who decoded DNA

According to glavcom.ua: American biologist James D. Watson, co-discoverer of the structure of DNA along with Francis Crick, died in a hospice in East Northport, New York, on Long Island, at the age of 97. His son Duncan confirmed his death on Friday. He became famous in 1953 when, at the age of 25, he and Crick discovered the structure of DNA.

In 1962, Watson, Crick, and Wilkins received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for this discovery.

This discovery laid the foundation for modern genetics and molecular biology. Despite his successes, Watson expressed controversial views on intellectual differences among races, which led to his loss of scientific positions and public respect.

Due to his scandalous statements, he was dismissed and stripped of honors, a unique case among Nobel Prize laureates.

James Watson left the world in hospice after treatment for an infection. This scientist was the founder of a new era in genetics, contributing greatly to the advancement of science.

James Watson has died, a biologist who, along with Francis Crick, decoded DNA and received the Nobel Prize, making significant contributions to genetics. He was known not only for his scientific achievements but also for controversial statements that led to the loss of scientific titles and respect. This is a great loss for science and the world as a whole.