André Michel Lwoff
Microbiologist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born
May 8th, 1902
123 years ago
Died
September 30th, 1994
30 years ago — 92 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
France
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Contributed significantly to the understanding of viruses and the mechanisms of cellular development. Worked extensively on bacterial viruses, focusing on the life cycle of bacteriophages and their genetic properties. Conducted research that provided insights into the processes of cellular differentiation and metabolism. Served as a professor at the University of Paris and held positions at several prestigious institutions.
Received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1965
Conducted pivotal research on bacteriophages
Advanced knowledge of cellular differentiation
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