Paul D. Boyer

Biochemist, Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1997

Paul D. Boyer - Biochemist, Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1997
Born

July 31st, 1918
107 years ago

Died

2018
7 years ago — 100 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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Contributions to biochemistry included research on ATP synthase, a critical enzyme in energy metabolism. Worked at the University of California, Los Angeles, and published extensively in scientific journals. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1997 for elucidating the enzymatic mechanism underlying ATP synthesis. Collaborated with other scientists in biochemical research and education.

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1997

Conducted pivotal research on ATP synthase

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