James Watson

The Annotated and Illustrated Double Helix

Illustrated edition of Watson's DNA discovery narrative with annotations

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James Watson
James Watson

American molecular biologist who, with Francis Crick and using Rosalind Franklin's data, discovered the double helix structure of DNA. The Double Helix is a candid, controversial memoir of competitive science. His later career was marred by racist and sexist statements.

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