AP James Watson, co-discoverer of the double-helix shape of DNA, has died at age 97 AP Nov 7, 2025 Nov 7, 2025 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save NEW YORK (AP) — James Watson, co-discoverer of the double-helix shape of DNA, has died at age 97. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tags Wdrb News Wdrb Louisville National Louisville News Wdrb Kentucky Kentucky News Apnewsalert U.s. News General News Health World News Science Forecast Radar Weather Rick DeLuca's Wednesday night forecast Poll