Severo Ochoa
Physician and biochemist, Nobel laureate
Born
September 24th, 1905
119 years ago
Died
November 1st, 1993
31 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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Born in 1905, a physician and biochemist contributed significantly to the understanding of RNA synthesis. Conducted research at New York University, developed methods for enzymatic synthesis of RNA. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1959 alongside Arthur Kornberg for discoveries concerning the biological synthesis of ribonucleic acid and its biological significance.
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1959
Conducted groundbreaking research on RNA synthesis
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