TED Talks
Barry Schuler: Genomics 101
What is genomics? How will it affect our lives? In this intriguing primer on the genomics revolution, entrepreneur Barry Schuler says we can at least expect healthier, tastier food. He suggests we start with the pinot noir grape, to...
Curated Video
Discovery of DNA
The story of a race between two teams of scientists in the 1950s - Francis Crick and James Watson, Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins - desperate to be the first to unlock the molecular structure of DNA. Biology - Cells And DNA -...
Visual Learning Systems
Genetics in Our Lives: Foundations of Genetics
This exciting program takes a glimpse at some of the amazing advances in modern genetics. Starting with the discovery of DNA, students will be exposed to advances such as the creation of recombinant DNA, vaccines, the human genome...
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Hhmi: Bio Interactive: Watson Constructing Base Pair Models
See James Watson reenact his discovery of the base pairs that form the double helix structure of the DNA molecule. [1:42]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Women in Stem: Prejudice and Progress: Decoding Watson
Explore Rosalind Franklin's legacy as a pioneering woman in STEM in this media gallery from the American Masters film Decoding Watson. Biologists and historians of science examine the prejudices Franklin faced, how the climate in...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: American Masters Collection: James Watson
This is a three video collection about the discovery of DNA structure and function, how it was discovered, and how it works.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: James Watson: Studio Session
In 1953, James Watson and Francis Crick pieced together the structure of DNA the now-famous double helix. To celebrate the release of a new annotated and illustrated edition of his 1968 book, The Double Helix, James Watson reflects on...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: The Double Helix and Beyond: Catching Up With James Watson
Nearly 60 years later, James Watson reflects on the legendary race to solve the structure of DNA.