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Corals · October 19th, 2007, 11:52 AM

Further Update:

Lab suspends DNA pioneer Watson

The Nobel Prize-winning DNA pioneer James Watson has been suspended by his research institution in the US.

Dr Watson has drawn severe criticism over remarks he made in a British newspaper at the weekend.

In the interview, he was quoted as saying Africans were less intelligent than Europeans.

The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory had already distanced itself from the scientist's comments but its trustee board has also now suspended him.

A statement from the Long Island, New York, institution said the action was being taken "pending further deliberation by the board".

Unreserved apology

Dr Watson was due to give a lecture at the Science Museum in London on Friday as part of a book tour. But the museum cancelled the event, saying the scientist had gone beyond the point of acceptable debate.

The Bristol Festival of Ideas has also cancelled an appearance by Dr Watson. Full story

This crackpot should be put into a mental institution. What a disgrace and sad that they are fools who shows this idiot respect.

October 19th, 2007, 11:52 AM	#26 (permalink)
Corals Afro Resident Corals is offline Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 5,819 Thanks: 276 Thanked 297 Times in 237 Posts Rep Power: 80 Credits: 300,323	Further Update: Lab suspends DNA pioneer Watson The Nobel Prize-winning DNA pioneer James Watson has been suspended by his research institution in the US. Dr Watson has drawn severe criticism over remarks he made in a British newspaper at the weekend. In the interview, he was quoted as saying Africans were less intelligent than Europeans. The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory had already distanced itself from the scientist's comments but its trustee board has also now suspended him. A statement from the Long Island, New York, institution said the action was being taken "pending further deliberation by the board". Unreserved apology Dr Watson was due to give a lecture at the Science Museum in London on Friday as part of a book tour. But the museum cancelled the event, saying the scientist had gone beyond the point of acceptable debate. The Bristol Festival of Ideas has also cancelled an appearance by Dr Watson. Full story This crackpot should be put into a mental institution. What a disgrace and sad that they are fools who shows this idiot respect. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 'It's hard being QUEEN of the entire universe' :worship: