Arthur Harden
Biochemist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born
October 12th, 1865
159 years ago
Died
June 17th, 1940
85 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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Contributed significantly to the understanding of fermentation processes. Developed research on the enzymatic activity of carbohydrates, particularly with respect to yeast and its role in fermentation. Worked closely with glucose and the action of enzymes. Received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1929 for studies of fermentation and carbohydrate metabolism.
Won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1929
Investigated the enzymatic processes in fermentation
Conducted research on carbohydrate metabolism
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