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DNA pioneer James Watson dies at 97
- Watson, Nobel Prize-winning co-discoverer of DNA, dies at 97, confirmed by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
- Watson’s legacy is clouded by race-related remarks that led to loss of positions and honors.
- Watson’s early work helped establish DNA's structure alongside Crick and Wilkins, earning the 1962 Nobel Prize.
- He later sold his Nobel gold medal at auction in 2014 for $4.8 million.
- Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory stripped his honorary titles following his 2019 comments on race and intelligence.
- The BBC notes his death was confirmed by the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in New York.
- Watson’s early career at Cambridge and Harvard helped shape modern genetics.
- The story highlights a tension between scientific breakthroughs and controversial remarks impacting reputations.
- Watson’s discovery of DNA contributed to major advances in biology and medicine.
- Following his death, discussions continue about balancing scientific achievement with ethical considerations.
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