Joshua Lederberg

Biologist and Nobel Prize laureate

Joshua Lederberg - Biologist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born

May 23rd, 1925
99 years ago

Died

2008
17 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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A prominent biologist and geneticist, contributed significantly to the field of genetics and microbiology. Played a crucial role in the discovery of bacterial recombination and transduction, which paved the way for advancements in genetic engineering. Received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1958 for work on the genetic structure of bacteria. Held various positions in academia and received numerous accolades throughout a long career in scientific research and education.

Received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1958

Contributed to the discovery of bacterial recombination

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