Crick and Watson Did Not Steal Franklin's Data
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- James Watson and Francis Crick discovered the DNA double helix in 1953, with controversy over whether they used Rosalind Franklin's data.
- Franklin was not hostile to Watson and Crick; she shared her data and became close friends with Crick and his wife.
- Crick's later work focused on neuroscience and consciousness, advocating for a materialist approach and influencing modern neuroscience.
- Crick had a lesser-known fascination with poetry, particularly the works of Michael McClure, revealing a subjective side to his character.