William Astbury

Physicist and molecular biologist

William Astbury - Scientists & Innovators born February 25th, 1898
Born
Died

1961
65 years ago — 63 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United Kingdom

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A physicist and molecular biologist contributed significantly to the understanding of proteins. Pioneered the use of X-ray diffraction techniques to study the structures of biological macromolecules. The research provided insights into the molecular structure of fibers, particularly collagen and keratin. Served as a professor at the University of Leeds, where extensive studies on the molecular configuration of biological substances were conducted.

Pioneered X-ray diffraction in biology

Studied molecular structure of proteins

Contributed to understanding of collagen and keratin

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