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James D. Watson

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Definition

James D. Watson was an American molecular biologist who lived from 1928 to 2020. He is best known for co-discovering the structure of DNA, which is the molecule that carries genetic information in all living things.

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Watson was born in Chicago, Illinois, on April 6, 1928.

James D. Watson

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There are no other forms of the word "James D. Watson" other than the full name itself.

Etymology

The name "James D. Watson" is of English origin. The name "James" is derived from the Hebrew name "Ya'akov", which means "may God protect". The name "D." is an abbreviation of the middle name "Donald". The name "Watson" is an English surname that originated as a habitational name from any of the places called Watson, from the Old English personal name Wada + tun "settlement".

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