Roger D. Kornberg

Biochemist, Nobel Prize laureate in Chemistry

Roger D. Kornberg - Biochemist, Nobel Prize laureate in Chemistry
Born

April 24th, 1947
77 years ago

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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Born in 1947, a biochemist focused on the molecular workings of genes and the process of transcription. Significant contributions included research on the structure and function of the RNA polymerase II enzyme, which is essential for gene expression in eukaryotic cells. Held a position in the Department of Biological Sciences at Stanford University, influencing the field of molecular biology through both research and teaching. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2006 for contributions to understanding the molecular basis of eukaryotic transcription.

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2006

Elucidated the structure of RNA polymerase II

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