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We have found the secret of life.”
Although their claim might seem rather boastful and arrogant, it was nonetheless true. That morning, scientists James Watson and Francis Crick had indeed found the secret of life: They had discovered the double-helix structure of DNA, the biological material that carries life’s genetic information
Although their claim might seem rather boastful and arrogant, it was nonetheless true. That morning, scientists James Watson and Francis Crick had indeed found the secret of life: They had discovered the double-helix structure of DNA, the biological material that carries life’s genetic information
At first, Watson listed a set of contributory factors that were largely unsurprising: It was crucial that he and Crick had identified the problem that was the most important to attack. They were both passionate about their work; they devoted themselves single-mindedly to the task at hand. They were willing to embrace and attempt approaches that were outside their area of familiarity. But then he added another reason for their success that was nothing short of stunning. He and Crick had cracked the elusive code for DNA primarily, he said, because they were not the most intelligent scientists pursuing the answer
Rosalind was so intelligent that she rarely sought advice. And if you’re the brightest person in the room, then you’re in trouble
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