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“[As a young man ] I came to the conclusion that the church was just a bunch of fascists that supported Franco. I stopped going on Sunday mornings and watched the birds with my father instead.”

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James D. Watson
James D. Watson

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. more

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