Watson, James D.

James D. Watson is a renowned American molecular biologist best known for co-discovering the structure of DNA in 1953, alongside Francis Crick. Their pioneering work revealed that DNA has a double-helix shape, fundamentally advancing our understanding of genetics and heredity. Watson's discovery laid the foundation for modern genetics, biotechnology, and medicine. Throughout his career, he contributed to the fields of molecular biology and genomics, helping to unravel how genetic information is stored and transferred in living organisms. His work has had profound impacts on science, medicine, and our understanding of biological inheritance.