Oswald Avery
Microbiologist who discovered DNA's role
Born
October 21st, 1877
147 years ago
Died
1955
70 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Canada/United States
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Demonstrated that DNA is the genetic material
Published 'Studies on the Chemical Nature of the Substance Inducing Transformation of Pneumococcal Types'
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