James Watson Suggested Rosalind Franklin Missed the DNA Double Helix. Her Notes Say Otherwise

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James Watson Suggested Rosalind Franklin Missed the DNA Double Helix. Her Notes Say OtherwiseWorldPing
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What happened

Franklin's lab notes show she grasped the significance of her DNA images, according to a new essay.

Key facts

  • Reported by Gizmodo and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:25:04 UTC.

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