Francis Crick

James Watson, discoverer of the structure of DNA. Illustration: depositphotos.com

James Watson, one of the pioneers in discovering the structure of DNA – and the controversial figure behind the “double helix” – has died

Nobel laureate James Watson has died at the age of 97; along with his seminal contribution to uncovering the structure of DNA with Francis Crick, new historical research highlights Rosalind Franklin’s central role – and
Rosalind Franklin during her stay in France. Photo: from Wikipedia

New findings on Rosalind Franklin's role in discovering the structure of DNA

An article published in Nature details Franklin's part in discovering the "backbone" of the DNA molecule. However, due to the competition between the groups, she avoided publishing a large part of them herself, as well as Watson and Crick
Cosmic scene with DNA, stars, solvents and atomic circles in oral flow.

Suicide Mission - on the book 'The Dark Lady of DNA'

Cosmic scene with DNA, stars, solvents and atomic circles in oral flow.

The Dark Lady of DNA - by Barbara Maddox