Tomas Lindahl
Biologist, Nobel Prize laureate in Chemistry
Born
January 28th, 1938
87 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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A Swedish-English biologist contributed significantly to the understanding of DNA repair mechanisms. Conducted groundbreaking research on base excision repair, which is crucial for maintaining genetic stability. Worked at various esteemed institutions, including Clare Hall, Cambridge, and The Francis Crick Institute. Received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2015 for contributions to the study of DNA repair, sharing the honor with other prominent scientists.
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2015
Researched base excision repair mechanisms
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