Nobel laureate and pioneer of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) research, James Watson, has died at the age of 97.
According to a statement from his family, the renowned biologist passed away after a brief illness.
Watson was instrumental in pioneering the groundbreaking research that led to the discovery of the structure of human DNA, a milestone that transformed modern biology and genetics.
For his revolutionary contributions to molecular biology, Watson was awarded the Nobel Prize, cementing his legacy as one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century.
