Nobelpreisträger James Watson  eröffnet TED2005 mit der freimütigen und lustigen Geschichte, wie er und sein Forschungspartner, Francis Crick, die Struktur der DNA entdeckten.

James Watson über seine Entdeckung der DNA

Discovery often starts with a single question and a willingness to chase uncertainty. The double helix structure of DNA was revealed by combining ideas from physics, chemistry, and a little bit of luck. Rivalries, failed models, and unexpected insights fueled this breakthrough, which took just two hours to solve after years of dead ends. Today, advances in genetics are opening new frontiers in understanding diseases like cancer, autism, and schizophrenia.

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James Watson: James Watson über seine Entdeckung der DNA