Double Helix Drama

In a recent article about the discovery of DNA, they discuss the fierce competition and jealousy that existed among contributors and discoverers such as Francis Crick, James Watson, Rosalind Franklin, Maurice Wilkins, and Linus Pauling. Letters surfacing after decades reveal that Crick disliked Franklin and was pleased with her early exit, even calling her a witch. Wilkins too was in a power struggle with Franklin. Watson and Crick were very insecure about their research and feared they would be overshadowed by Pauling. Such drama, jealousy and bitter intentions show a human side to these exemplary individuals and Nobel prize winners but also reveals the passion they had for their work. The discovery of the DNA double helix was a breakthrough in molecular biology and greatly contributed to the advancement of biology in general.
Article Link: http://news.discovery.com/history/dna-discovery-drama-revealed-in-letters.html