Phoebus Levene
Biochemist known for nucleic acids research
Born
Died
1940
86 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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A Russian-American biochemist and physician, focused on the structure of nucleic acids. Contributed to the understanding of DNA and RNA. Participated in the discovery of the nucleic acid structure, leading to significant advancements in genetics. Held various academic positions and published numerous scientific papers throughout the career.
Identified the components of DNA and RNA
Pioneered research on nucleotides
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