Hermann Emil Fischer
Chemist, Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1902
Born
October 9th, 1852
173 years ago
Died
1919
106 years ago — 67 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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Born in Germany, a chemist contributed significantly to the understanding of carbohydrates and purines. Fischer's work on the synthesis of nucleic acids and the study of enzyme activity laid the foundation for modern biochemistry. The synthesis of carbohydrates, particularly glucose, marked a milestone in the field. The research advanced knowledge of molecular structure and bonding, influencing future scientific studies. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1902, recognized for contributions to sugar chemistry and work in synthesis reactions. Also held a professorship in chemistry at the University of Berlin where research promoted further advancements in organic chemistry.
Awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1902
Pioneered work on carbohydrates synthesis
Contributed to understanding of purines
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