James Watson

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1 (of 3) Portrait of James Watson.

Source: U.S National Library of Medicine. Photographer unknown. Kindly provided by U.S National Library of Medicine.

Francis Crick and James D. Watson walk along the Cambridge backs, 1953

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2 (of 3) Francis Crick and James D. Watson walk along the Cambridge backs. Photo taken in 1953.

Source: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Archives. Photographer unknown. Kindly provided by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Archives.

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3 (of 3) Original model of the structure of DNA, 1953.

Source: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Archives. Photographer unknown. Kindly provided by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Archives.

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This year 12 new laureates have been awarded for achievements that have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind.

Their work and discoveries range from cancer therapy and laser physics to developing proteins that can solve humankind’s chemical problems. The work of the 2018 Nobel Laureates also included combating war crimes, as well as integrating innovation and climate with economic growth. Find out more.

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