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

James Watson — the Nobel laureate co-credited with the pivotal discovery of DNA's double-helix structure, but whose career was later tainted by his repeated racist remarks — has died, his former lab said on Friday (November 7, 2025). He was 97.


DNA Pioneer James Watson Dies at 97 in New York

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

DNA Pioneer James Watson Dies at 97 in New York