James Watson
James Watson
James Watson (pronounced: /ˈdʒeɪmz ˈwɒtsən/) is a renowned American molecular biologist, geneticist, and zoologist. He is best known for his role in the discovery of the structure of DNA, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.
Etymology
The name "James" is of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Jacob, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows". "Watson" is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, meaning "son of Walter".
Biography
James Dewey Watson was born on April 6, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois. He attended the University of Chicago where he studied zoology. Watson later moved to Cambridge University in England, where he worked with fellow scientist Francis Crick. Together, they discovered the double helix structure of the DNA molecule in 1953. This groundbreaking discovery earned them the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1962, which they shared with Maurice Wilkins.
Related Terms
- DNA: Deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule that carries most of the genetic instructions used in the development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses.
- Molecular Biology: The branch of biology that deals with the structure and function of the macromolecules essential to life.
- Genetics: The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms.
- Zoology: The scientific study of the behavior, structure, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals.
- Nobel Prize: A set of annual international awards bestowed in several categories by Swedish and Norwegian institutions in recognition of academic, cultural, or scientific advances.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on James Watson
- Wikipedia's article - James Watson
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