Daniel Nathans
Microbiologist, Nobel Prize laureate
Born
October 30th, 1928
96 years ago
Died
November 16th, 1999
25 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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A microbiologist and academic contributed significantly to molecular biology. His research included the study of restriction enzymes and their application in DNA technology. This work enabled advancements in genetic engineering. Nathans also served as a professor at Johns Hopkins University and engaged in various academic endeavors throughout his career.
Received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1978
Contributed to the discovery of restriction enzymes
Served as a professor at Johns Hopkins University
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