The Double Helix DNA Paper

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Title

Molecular Structure of Nucleic Acids: A Structure for Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid

First Author

James D. Watson

Year

1953

Field

Molecular biology

Key Idea

Proposes the double-helix structure of DNA and hints how genetic information is stored and copied.

My take

Feels ancient but still hits. Like the Oasis of bio papers: everyone references it, even if they secretly prefer newer stuff.