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Molecular Biologist

James D. Watson is a renowned molecular biologist, best known for his discovery of the double helix structure of DNA with Francis Crick. His research has had a profound impact on molecular biology and genetics.

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Famous James D. Watson Quotes

“No good model ever accounted for all the facts, since some data was bound to be misleading if not plain wrong.”

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Author:James D. Watson

“Knowing "why" (an idea) is more important than learning "what" (the fact).”

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Book:Avoid Boring People: Lessons from a Life in Science

Source: Avoid Boring People: Lessons from a Life in Science

“Today, the theory of evolution is an accepted fact for everyone but a fundamentalist minority, whose objections are based not on reasoning but on doctrinaire adherence to religious principles.”

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Book:Molecular Biology of the Gene

Source: Molecular Biology of the Gene

About the Author

Born: April 6, 1928
Known for: Molecular Biologist
Quotes: 73

Books & Sources

DNA: The Secret of LifeRelated source material

The Double Helix: A Personal Account of the Discovery of the Structure of DNARelated source material

Avoid Boring People: Lessons from a Life in ScienceRelated source material

A Passion for DNA: Genes, Genomes, and SocietyRelated source material

Molecular Biology of the GeneRelated source material

The Annotated and Illustrated Double HelixRelated source material

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