Science · 7 November 2025

Scientist Who Co-Discovered DNA Double Helix Structure Dies Aged 97

James D. Watson, the scientist who co-discovered the double-helix structure of DNA, has died aged 97, his family confirmed. Watson shared the 1962 Nobel Prize with Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins for identifying DNA’s structure — a discovery that transformed modern genetics. Tributes from scientists worldwide hailed his groundbreaking work, which laid the foundation for advances in medicine and biotechnology.

By BriefTea Editorial · 7 November 2025 at 21:49

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