Dna Pioneer James Watson Dies at 97
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The news of James Watson's death at 97 sparks a mix of reflections on his pioneering work in DNA research and controversy surrounding his later views and actions.
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gnabgib
about 2 months ago
On the front page (56 points) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45850069
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