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James Watson

Definition:

James Watson is an American molecular biologist and geneticist, best known for his co-discovery of the structure of DNA along with Francis Crick. He is also renowned for his contributions to the Human Genome Project, which aimed to identify and map all of the genes of the human genome. Watson's work has greatly advanced our understanding of genetics and molecular biology.

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• Noun - Proper Name

Senses:

1. (Noun) James Watson: The American molecular biologist and geneticist known for his co-discovery of the structure of DNA.

Usage:

1. James Watson's groundbreaking research on the structure of DNA revolutionized the field of molecular biology.

Sample Sentences:

1. The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to James Watson and Francis Crick in 1962 for their discovery of the double helix structure of DNA.
2. James Watson's book "The Double Helix" provides an inside account of the race to uncover the structure of DNA.
3. As part of the Human Genome Project, James Watson made valuable contributions to identifying and mapping human genes.

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