The discovery of the DNA double helix – James Watson and Francis Crick's contribution to the development of modern medicine

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The discovery of the DNA double helix – James Watson and Francis Crick's contribution to the development of modern medicine...

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29.04.2026

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Vol. 20 No. 1 (2026): Bulgarian Medical Journal

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Nobel laureates in medicine

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The discovery of the DNA double helix – James Watson and Francis Crick’s contribution to the development of modern medicine (E. BMJ , Trans.). (2026). Bulgarian Medical Journal, 20(1), 3-4. https://journals.mu-sofia.bg/index.php/bmj/article/view/791

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