Arthur Kornberg

Biochemist, Nobel Prize laureate

Arthur Kornberg - Biochemist, Nobel Prize laureate
Born

March 3rd, 1918
107 years ago

Died

October 26th, 2007
17 years ago — 89 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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A prominent biochemist contributed significantly to molecular biology. Explored enzymatic processes, particularly nucleotide biosynthesis. Received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1959 for discovering the mechanisms of DNA synthesis. Served as a professor at Stanford University and guided extensive research in biochemistry and genetics.

Discovered DNA polymerase

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1959

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