Kary Mullis
Biochemist, Nobel Prize winner for PCR.
Born
December 28th, 1944
80 years ago
Died
2019
6 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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An American biochemist and academic developed the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique, which revolutionized molecular biology by allowing the amplification of DNA sequences. This method gained widespread use in various applications, including genetic research, forensic analysis, and disease diagnosis. In 1993, received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for this groundbreaking invention. Contributed to advancements in environmental biochemistry and published works on topics ranging from science to philosophy.
Developed polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1993
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