Hans von Euler-Chelpin
Biochemist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born
February 15th, 1873
152 years ago
Died
November 7th, 1964
60 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany and Sweden
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Born in 1873, a biochemist and academic contributed significantly to the understanding of yeast and its enzymatic processes. Worked primarily at the University of Berlin and later at the University of Uppsala. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1929 for research on fermentation processes, specifically regarding the action of enzymes in alcoholic fermentation. His work laid the foundation for later advancements in biochemistry and industrial processes involving yeast.
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 1929
Conducted extensive research on yeast enzymatic processes
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