On April 25, 1953, James Watson and Francis Crick unveiled one of the most groundbreaking discoveries in the history of science—the double-helix structure of DNA. This revelation unlocked the secret of how genetic information is stored and passed from one generation to the next, forever changing the fields of biology, medicine, and genetics. Their work …
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Unlocking Life’s Blueprint: Watson and Crick’s Discovery of DNA’s Double Helix
In 1953, James Watson and Francis Crick made a discovery that changed the course of science forever: the structure of DNA. Their breakthrough revealed that DNA is shaped like a twisted ladder, known as a double helix. This discovery was more than just a scientific revelation; it was the key to understanding how life is …