James Watson, co-discoverer of DNA's double-helix structure, has died at 97. The Nobel Prize winner made the groundbreaking ...

In his later years, Watson's reputation was tarnished by comments on genetics and race that led him to be ostracized by the ...

The scientist leaves behind a complicated legacy after making a slew of offensive remarks during the later part of his life.

Watson’s 1953 discovery revealed the structure of DNA, the molecule that carries hereditary information, paving the way for genetic engineering, gene therapy and modern biotechnology ...

James Dewey Watson, who helped reveal DNA’s double-helix structure, kicked off the Human Genome Project, and became infamous for his racist, sexist, and otherwise offensive statements, has died. He ...

This monumental scientific achievement occurred within a context of intense international collaboration, rapid technical ...

Often celebrated as a pioneer of genetics alongside Francis Crick, racist and sexist remarks tarnished his reputation in ...

As one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century, James Watson pioneered the field of genetics and left behind a ...

James Watson, who helped discover DNA’s double-helix structure, has died at the age of 97 following a brief illness.

US biochemist was responsible with the UK’s Francis Crick for 20th century’s most important biological discovery ...

Scientist helped break new ground in study of genetics, but later caused outcry with promotion of racist ideas.