Frederick Sanger
Biochemist, two-time Nobel Prize winner
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Died
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Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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A biochemist and academic contributed significantly to the field of molecular biology. Developed methods for sequencing proteins and DNA. Received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry twice, first in 1958 for work on the structure of proteins and again in 1980 for contributions to DNA sequencing. His techniques greatly advanced genetic research, becoming foundational in the field.
Awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1958
Awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1980
Developed Sanger sequencing method
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