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Peter Agre

Nobel Prize laureate in Chemistry 2003
Peter Agre — Nobel Prize
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Chemistry 2003
Born : 1949-01-30 — Northfield, MN, USA
“for the discovery of water channels”
Chemistry · 2003
Peter Agre, born on January 30, 1949, in Northfield, Minnesota, is an American chemist known for his contributions to cell biology. In 2003, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his discovery of water channels, which are essential for the transport of water across cell membranes. His work has had a significant impact on the understanding of biological mechanisms and water-related diseases. Agre is also involved in scientific outreach and education efforts.

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Who is Peter Agre?
Peter Agre, born on January 30, 1949, in Northfield, Minnesota, is an American chemist known for his contributions to cell biology. In 2003, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his discovery of water channels, which are essential for the transport of water across cell membranes. His work has had a significant impact on the understanding of biological mechanisms and water-related diseases. Agre is also involved in scientific outreach and education efforts.
In what year did Peter Agre win the Nobel Prize?
2003 — Chemistry
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