Motoo Kimura
Japanese biologist and geneticist
Born
November 13th, 1924
100 years ago
Died
November 13th, 1994
30 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Japan
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Contributed significantly to the field of population genetics and evolutionary biology. Developed the neutral theory of molecular evolution, proposing that much of the genetic variation observed in populations is due to random drift rather than natural selection. Held a professorship at the University of Kyoto and published extensively, influencing future research in genetics.
Developed the neutral theory of molecular evolution
Served as a professor at the University of Kyoto
Published over 200 research papers
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