Richard Kuhn
Austrian-German biochemist, Nobel laureate
Born
December 3rd, 1900
124 years ago
Died
August 1st, 1967
57 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Austria
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Contributions to the field of biochemistry included research on carotenoids and vitamins. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1938 for his work on the chemical structure of carotenoids. Extended studies in the role of various substances in human metabolism and their impacts. Held academic positions and contributed to the scientific community through publications and teaching.
Received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1938
Researched the chemical structure of carotenoids
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