Bernard Katz

Biophysicist, Nobel Prize recipient

Bernard Katz - Biophysicist, Nobel Prize recipient
Born

March 26th, 1911
114 years ago

Died

April 20th, 2003
22 years ago — 92 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United Kingdom

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Born in Germany and later moving to England, this biophysicist made significant contributions to the understanding of neurotransmission. Research focused on the mechanisms of synaptic transmission, revealing how nerve cells communicate through chemical signals. Achievements included the development of the voltage clamp technique, which allowed precise measurements of ionic currents across cell membranes. This work paved the way for advances in neurobiology and pharmacology.

Received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1970

Contributed to the discovery of neurotransmitter function

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