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“If I had been married earlier in life, I wouldn't have seen the double helix. I would have been taking care of the kids on Saturday. On the other hand, I was lonely a lot of the time.”

Quote by James D. Watson

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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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