The Chicago-born researcher received the 1962 Nobel Prize alongside Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins.

James Watson, the Nobel laureate co-credited with the pivotal discovery of DNA's double-helix structure, has died aged 97, his former lab said.

James D. Watson, whose co-discovery of the twisted-ladder structure of DNA in 1953 helped light the long fuse on a revolution in medicine, crimefighting, genealogy and ethics, has died, according to his former research lab. He was 97.

James D. Watson, an American biologist whose 1953 discovery of the structure of DNA ushered in the age of genetics, has died at the age of 97.

Near the end of his life, Watson faced professional censure for offensive remarks, including saying black people are less intelligent than white people.

James Watson, Nobel Prize-winning co-discoverer of DNA's structure, has died at 97, leaving a controversial legacy.

Scientist James Watson, who shared a Nobel prize for helping discover the double-helix shape of the DNA molecule, has died.

James D. Watson, whose co-discovery of the twisted-ladder structure of DNA in 1953 helped light the long fuse on a revolution in medicine, crimefighting, genealogy and ethics, has died, according to his former research lab. He was 97. The breakthrough — made when the brash, Chicago-born Watson was just 24 — turned him into a […]

Scientist James Watson, who shared a Nobel Prize for helping discover the double-helix shape of the DNA molecule, has died

ole_timer shares a report from the New York Times: James D. Watson, who entered the pantheon of science at age 25 when he joined in the discovery of the structure of DNA, one of the most momentous breakthroughs in the history of science, died on Thursday in East Northport, N.Y., on Long Island. He ...

James Watson, co-discoverer of DNA's double-helix structure, has died at 97. The Nobel Prize winner made the groundbreaking discovery in 1953 at just 24 years old.