Shinya Yamanaka
Physician known for stem cell research
A physician and biologist specializing in regenerative medicine, contributed significantly to the field of stem cell research. Developed a groundbreaking technique for creating induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) from adult cells in 2006. This innovation opened new avenues for research in medicine and therapy. Received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2012 for this work.
Developed induced pluripotent stem cells
Received the Nobel Prize in 2012
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September 4th, 1596 429 years ago
Died
March 28th, 1687 339 years ago — 90 years old
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Born
September 4th, 973 1052 years ago
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Born
September 4th, 1563 462 years ago
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September 4th, 1998 27 years ago
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Belgian professional footballer, Atlético Madrid
Born
September 4th, 1993 32 years ago
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