James D. Watson

James D. Watson is an American biologist best known for co-discovering the structure of DNA, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms. Along with Francis Crick and Rosalind Franklin, he identified the double helix shape of DNA in 1953, which was a groundbreaking step in understanding genetics. This discovery has had profound implications in biology, medicine, and genetics, influencing fields such as molecular biology and biotechnology. Watson received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1962 for his work, and he has contributed to various areas of science and science education throughout his career.