Nobel laureate James Watson, who co-discovered the double helical structure of DNA with Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins, has died at 97 in New York. The 1962 Nobel Prize winner revolutionised molecular biology but later faced controversy over racist remarks.

Who is James Watson? Scientist who made 'discovery of the century' dies at 97

Researchers have now sequenced 64 human genomes at high resolution in a new study. This reference data includes individuals from all over the world to better capture the genetic diversity of the human species.

Researchers sequence 64 human genomes at high resolution

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Who is James Watson? Scientist who made 'discovery of the century' dies at 97

Researchers sequence 64 human genomes at high resolution