Joshua Lederberg
Biologist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born
Died
2008
18 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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