Hermann Joseph Muller
Nobel Prize laureate in Medicine 1946
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Hermann Joseph Muller, born on December 21, 1890, in New York, was a renowned American biologist. He is best known for his research on genetic mutations, having demonstrated that X-ray irradiation could induce mutations. In 1946, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for this significant discovery. Muller was also a strong advocate for science and ethical responsibility in biology. He passed away on April 5, 1967.
Frequently asked
- Who is Hermann Joseph Muller?
- Hermann Joseph Muller, born on December 21, 1890, in New York, was a renowned American biologist. He is best known for his research on genetic mutations, having demonstrated that X-ray irradiation could induce mutations. In 1946, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for this significant discovery. Muller was also a strong advocate for science and ethical responsibility in biology. He passed away on April 5, 1967.
- In what year did Hermann Joseph Muller win the Nobel Prize?
- 1946 — Medicine