Thomas Hunt Morgan
American geneticist and Nobel laureate
Born
September 25th, 1866
158 years ago
Died
December 4th, 1945
79 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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A geneticist and biologist, he contributed significantly to the understanding of inheritance and gene linkage through work with the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster. Morgan's experiments established the chromosomal theory of inheritance, demonstrating that genes are located on chromosomes. For these contributions, he received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1933. His research laid the foundation for modern genetics, influencing future studies in heredity and gene mapping. He also taught at several institutions, including Columbia University, where he furthered the study of genetics.
Received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1933
Established the chromosomal theory of inheritance
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