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Title: James D. Watson (1928-2025): Influencer of science and society.
Authors: Witkowski, Jan1 witkowsk@cshl.edu, Stillman, Bruce1
Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 2/17/2026, Vol. 123 Issue 7, p1-4. 4p.
Subjects: DNA structure, Human Genome Project, Biology education, Crick, Francis, 1916-2004, Research institutes, Neurosciences, Human genome, Molecular biology, Watson, James D., 1928-2025, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Bioethics
Abstract: James Dewey Watson who died on November 7, 2025, at the age of 97, was a towering figure in 20th century life science. With Francis Crick, he determined the structure of DNA, laying the foundation of modern biology; he made Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory one of the world's great biomedical research institutes and a center for professional education in molecular biology and neuroscience; he established the Human Genome Project and ensured that research on the associated ethical, legal, and social issues was part of the project; he created a classic textbook that revolutionized the style of the genre; and he wrote one of the most interesting and controversial books on science for scientists and nonscientists alike. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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