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James Watson

James Watson

SCIENTIST Born: Apr 9, 1928

KNOWN FOR

His discovery of DNA’s structure, the double helix, revolutionized human understanding of how life works.

AMERICAN MASTERS FILM

Decoding Watson (Jan 2019)Directed by Mark Mannucci

Written Features

Decoding Watson
DNA: The Greatest Story Ever Told
“Did James Watson discover the secret of life—or invent it?”

Video Features

Decoding Watson -- American Masters: Decoding Watson Trailer PREVIEW: 2:54
American Masters: Decoding Watson Trailer
Scientist James Watson, the man behind the Double Helix, confronts his complex legacy.
Decoding Watson
DNA Discoveries Explained
What exactly is DNA, and how does it work?
Decoding Watson
James Watson biographical timeline