Walter Gilbert

Chemical physicist, Nobel Prize winner

Walter Gilbert - Chemical physicist, Nobel Prize winner
Born

March 21st, 1932
93 years ago

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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Significant contributions were made to the field of molecular biology. Pioneered techniques in DNA sequencing. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1980 for work on the structure of genes. Served on the faculty at Harvard University, where extensive research was conducted in genetics and molecular biology.

Developed methods for DNA sequencing

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1980

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