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James Watson pioneered molecular biology through his co-discovery of DNA’s double helix structure, but his prejudiced views turned him into an outcast.

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Molecular Biologist Franklin Stahl Dies at 95

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Biomedical Informatician Atul Butte Dies at 55

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Ian Wilmut, Famed Scientist Who Led the Creation of Dolly the Sheep, Died at 79

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Measles Vaccine Developer Samuel Katz Dies at 95

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Microbial Ecologist Alma Dal Co Dies in Diving Accident

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