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Szent-Gyorgyi, sehnt JAWRJ ee, Albert (1893-1986), a Hungarian-born American biochemist, discovered actin, a muscle protein. Through his research, he explained the catalytic action in cellular oxidation (combustion), the role of vitamins in metabolism, and the chemistry and structure of muscle tissue. He received the 1937 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine for his discoveries in connection with oxidation in tissues, Vitamin C, and fumaric acid, a substance in the cells. He was born in Budapest as Albert Szent-Gyorgyi von Nagyrapolt.
Lee, Yuan Tseh (1936-...), a Chinese-born American scientist, shared the Nobel Prize for chemistry in 1986 with fellow American Dudley Herschbach,… More>>
Quarterman, Lloyd (1918-1982), was an African American nuclear chemist. As a member of the Manhattan Project team during World War II (1939-1945),… More>>
Mullis, Kary Banks (1944-...), an American biochemist, created the technique of DNA amplification--copying minute quantities of deoxyribonucleic… More>>
Harkins, William Draper (1873-1951), was an American chemist who helped to clarify thinking on the nature of the atom. In 1927, Harkins described a… More>>
Adams, Roger (1889-1971), was an American chemist who became known for his work in the field of organic chemistry. His research on the molecular… More>>
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