The Double Helix

Name: The Double Helix
Author: James Watson

by James Watson

Personal account of discovering DNA's double helix structure

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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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