Yoshinori Ohsumi
Biologist, 2016 Nobel Prize winner
Born
February 9th, 1945
80 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Japan
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A prominent biologist, contributions primarily focused on autophagy, the process by which cells degrade and recycle their components. Work provided foundational insights into cellular processes, significantly influencing the understanding of various biological functions. Conducted pioneering experiments that established the importance of autophagy in health and disease. Research has implications for cancer and neurodegenerative disorders.
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2016 for research on autophagy
Identified key genes regulating autophagy in yeast
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